Flying Blue miles have great value.
One Mile At A Time writes:
- Flying Blue has access to more Air France and KLM business class award space than partner programs
- Saver level award pricing on Air France and KLM is incredibly attractive; for example, transatlantic business class awards cost 60,000 miles one-way
- Air France and KLM have among the best business class products across the Atlantic, on balance better and more consistent than what you’ll find with the other major airline groups (Lufthansa Group and IAG); in particular, Air France’s new 777 business class and Air France’s new A350 business class are phenomenal, especially if you can get a bulkhead seat
- While Flying Blue does have carrier imposed surcharges on awards, they’re reasonable, at around $200 for a one-way transatlantic award; that’s something many of us are willing to pay, unlike the $800+ surcharges at some other airlines
- Flying Blue allows stopovers on one-way awards, though you do have to book by phone; having a stopover in Amsterdam or Paris prior to continuing to your final destination is pretty awesome
- Flying Blue also often publishes Promo Rewards, offering monthly discounts on award tickets, which can stretch your miles even further