Anyone can fly to Europe for $227 with Flying Blue Promo Rewards

Flying Blue is the frequent flyer program for Air France, KLM, Transavia, Aircalin, Kenya Airways, and TAROM airlines. Members can earn or buy miles and redeem them on an extensive network of over 30 partner airlines, including Delta and Westjet, in North America. Currently, there is an opportunity for everyone to buy enough miles for $227 and fly from Canada or the US to Europe on Air France or KLM flights.

Flying Blue Promo Rewards – December 2024

Flying Blue’s Promo Rewards offer monthly discounts—typically 25%—on award flights to specific destinations. These promotions are available for bookings made within the month and are valid for travel dates extending up to six months ahead. For December 2024, Promo Rewards presents excellent opportunities for travellers from North America to Europe.

The discounted rates for North American gateways are as follows:

• Ottawa: 25% off Air France Business Class – 37,500 miles one-way
• Edmonton: 25% off KLM Business Class – 37,500 miles one-way
• Toronto: 25% off Air France Economy Class – 15,000 miles one-way, or Premium Economy for 26,250 miles one-way
• Montreal: 25% off KLM Economy Class – 15,000 miles one-way
• New York: 25% off Air France Economy Class – 15,000 miles one-way, or Premium Economy for 26,250 miles one-way
• Portland: 25% off KLM Economy Class – 15,000 miles one-way

These rewards are valid for bookings made between December 1 and 31, 2024, and apply to travel from December 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.

While taxes and fees still apply and vary depending on the route and class of service, the significant mileage discounts make Promo Rewards a valuable tool for cost-conscious travellers. For example, the taxes and fees on Air France flights from Canada to Paris are as follows;

• Economy: 15,000 miles + $158 CAD
• Premium Economy: 26,250 miles + $232 CAD
• Business: 37,500 miles + $335 CAD

YYZ-CDG for 15,000 miles one-way

YOW-CDG in Business Class for 37,500 miles

YEG-AMS Business Class for 37,500 miles

Availability can be limited, particularly during peak travel, so early booking is advised. Stopovers can also be added for free by contacting customer service. At the time of writing this post, I am seeing wide open availability from all North American gateways across Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr.

Flying Blue Subscribe to Miles

Flying Blue offers a subscription program, “Subscribe to Miles,” that allows members to purchase miles at a favourable rate monthly. The program includes four subscription tiers:

• Starter: 2,000 miles for $34.20 USD per month
• Smart: 5,000 miles for $79 USD per month
• Advanced: 10,000 miles for $146 USD per month
• Complete: 17,000 miles for $227.80 USD per month

At the highest level (Complete), the cost per mile comes down to 1.34 cents per mile, which is much better than the typical rate in “Buy Miles” promotions (1.6-1.8 cents per mile). A key advantage of the subscription program is that the first installment of miles posts to your account almost instantly after subscribing, enabling immediate redemptions. Additionally, members can cancel their subscriptions at any time, even before the second installment is due.

Flying Blue – Subscribe to Miles

The subscription program creates a low-cost opportunity, even for someone starting with a zero Flying Blue balance, to take advantage of the December Promo Rewards. By subscribing to the Complete tier, a member can purchase 17,000 miles for $227.80 USD. With Promo Rewards offering discounted tickets for as low as 15,000 miles one-way in Economy Class, this subscription effectively unlocks award travel from North America to Europe at an exceptionally low cost.

By combining Flying Blue Promo Rewards with Subscribe to Miles, members can unlock significant savings compared to cash fares or other redemption opportunities to Europe from North America. December 2024 is an ideal time to explore this program’s benefits. Happy booking!