The Air France/KLM Flying Blue loyalty program is well-known for its monthly rotating series of Promo Rewards, which offer 25–50% discounts on short-haul and long-haul redemptions on Air France and KLM flights.
The program has just released its Promo Rewards for May 2023, and there is a laundry list of offers to destinations in Africa, Asia, Central America, North America, and South America. Luckily, there are Promo Rewards for business class flights to North America and many other cities across the world this time around. Now is a great time to plan travel to Europe and beyond between now and the end of October.
Let’s take a look at what opportunities are available this month.
What Are Flying Blue Promo Rewards?
Promo Rewards are a major perk to being a member of Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Promo Rewards are released on a monthly basis and offer 25–50% off in select markets on Air France & KLM flights in various classes of service.
This month’s list of long-haul KLM Promo Rewards includes:
- 25% discount on KLM business class awards between Europe and Bangkok
- 25% discount on KLM business class awards between Europe and Cape Town
- 25% discount on KLM business class awards between Europe and Curaçao
- 25% discount on KLM economy, premium economy, and business class awards between Europe and Houston
- 25% discount on KLM business class awards between Europe and Mexico City
- 25% discount on KLM business class awards between Europe and Montreal
- 25% discount on KLM premium economy awards between Europe and Panama City
- 25% discount on KLM economy awards between Europe and Austin
- 25% discount on KLM economy awards between Europe and Boston
- 25% discount on KLM economy awards between Europe and Chicago
- 25% discount on KLM economy awards between Europe and Los Angeles
- 25% discount on KLM premium economy awards between Europe and Quito
- 25% discount on KLM economy awards between Europe and Washington DC
This month’s long-haul Air France Promo Rewards include:
- 25% discount on Air France economy and business class awards between Europe and Atlanta
- 25% discount on Air France business class awards between Europe and Buenos Aires
- 25% discount on Air France economy and business class awards between Europe and Dallas
- 25% discount on Air France business class awards between Europe and Fortaleza, Brazil
- 25% discount on Air France premium economy and business class awards between Europe and Newark
- 25% discount on Air France business class awards between Europe and Rio de Janeiro
- 25% discount on Air France business class awards between Europe and Sao Pãulo
- 25% discount on Air France economy, premium economy, and business class awards between Europe and Washington DC
- 25% discount on Air France premium economy awards between Europe and Cayenne, French Guiana
- 25% discount on Air France premium economy awards between Europe and Havana
- 25% discount on Air France premium economy awards between Europe and St Martin
- 25% discount on Air France economy awards between Europe and Fort-de-France, Martinique
- 25% discount on Air France economy awards between Europe and Lagos
- 25% discount on Air France economy awards between Europe and Miami
- 25% discount on Air France economy awards between Europe and Johannesburg
- 25% discount on Air France economy awards between Europe and Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
In addition to the 29 long-haul Promo Rewards, there are 16 short-haul Promo Rewards available for intra-European travel.
This is easily one the largest lists of Promo Rewards we’ve seen to date, and it covers a range of continents, destinations, and classes of service. Keep in mind that there is a transfer bonus from Amex US MR to Flying Blue until May 22, so if you can make good use of this month’s Promo Rewards, you stand to score flights at a significant discount.
For Montreal-based travellers, you can get to Europe for just 41,250 miles, which is an absolute steal for a flight in business class. While the Promo Reward listing shows that the offer is valid for KLM flights, you can also find flights between Montreal and Amsterdam via Paris with Air France at the discounted price.
The discount also applies to flights from Montreal to other destinations in Europe, such as Budapest.
Heading from Europe to Cape Town, you can score a seat in business class for just 59,250 miles.
As for other business class redemptions, you can score a seat in business class between Europe and Buenos Aires for just 70,875 miles.
And if you’re just looking for a cheap way to fly in economy, you can get from many North American hubs to Europe for as few as 12,750 miles.
Indeed, you won’t find a much cheaper way to get across the Atlantic than what you can find with this month’s Promo Rewards. If you have a trip to Europe planned in the next few months, be sure to secure your seats soon before someone else takes advantage of the deal.
Keep in mind that Air France/KLM Flying Blue recently added free stopovers as a feature of the program. You can add a free stopover of up to one year on a redemption, and when combined with a Promo Reward, could be an excellent way to plan out a long-term trip at a great deal.
Promo Reward tickets are available for one-way and round-trip flights, allowing for flexibility in your travel plans. Promo Reward discounts are only applicable on the lowest standard award pricing when available, and not on dynamically priced flight segments.
Keep in mind that Flying Blue Promo Rewards come with a booking deadline. You must book the May 2023 Promo Rewards during the month of May; however, the travel window extends all the way through October 31, 2023.
Lastly, it’s important to note that Promo Reward tickets typically cannot be changed, cancelled, or refunded.
How to Earn Flying Blue Miles
You can earn Air France/KLM Flying Blue miles by booking flight tickets on Air France, KLM, and its SkyTeam partners.
Additionally, in Canada, you can transfer Amex MR points at a 1:0.75 ratio, which can be earned via the entire suite of American Express Membership Rewards credit cards.
There’s also the recently launched Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard by Brim Financial. You’ll earn 5 Flying Blue miles per dollar spent, in addition to the Flying Blue miles you earn as a result of your Flying Blue status.
| Credit Card | Best Offer | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
100,000 MR points
$499 annual fee
|
100,000 MR points | $1,976 | Apply Now |
70,000 MR points
$250 annual fee
|
70,000 MR points | $1,654 | Apply Now |
|
90,000 MR points | $1,646 | Apply Now |
75,000 MR points
$199 annual fee
|
75,000 MR points | $1,561 | Apply Now |
Up to 77,000 MR points
$99 annual fee
|
Up to 77,000 MR points | $1,419 | Apply Now |
|
30,000 MR points | $636 | Apply Now |
|
10,000 MR points | $220 | Apply Now |
If you have access to US credit cards, you can also transfer Amex US MR points, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, and Capital One points to Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio to pool your Canadian- and US-sourced Flying Blue miles in the same account.
Furthermore, you can apply for the Bank of America Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard and earn a welcome bonus of 50,000 miles.
Lastly, when you transfer 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points to Flying Blue, you’ll get a bonus of 5,000 miles on top of the usual 3:1 ratio, for a total of 25,000 Flying Blue miles.
Overall, Flying Blue is a program that is rapidly growing in prominence for points collectors, especially with regular Promo Rewards and their credit card partnerships.
Previous Promotions
As you decide whether this promotion is a good opportunity for you to meet your travel goals, here’s a look back at Air France/KLM’s past Promo Rewards:
Month | Promo Rewards |
May 2023 |
|
April 2023 |
|
March 2023 |
|
February 2023 |
|
January 2023 |
|
December 2022 |
|
November 2022 |
|
October 2022 |
|
September 2022 |
|
August 2022 |
|
July 2022 |
|
June 2022 |
|
May 2022 |
|
Conclusion
With rotating 25–50% discounts across its route network, Air France/KLM Flying Blue’s monthly Promo Rewards can be a great way to save miles if you’re planning a trip to, from, or through Europe.
From Europe, there are great deals on business class flights to destinations throughout the world, including many hubs in North America. If you’re looking to save on economy class flights, you can also choose from locations throughout North and South America.
If you’re based in Canadian cities served by Air France and KLM, such as Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, or Quebec City, then hopefully it won’t be long until we see some Promo Rewards to your home city.
