Why it matters
Affects 3 airline programs (Air France, Air France-KLM, KLM). Card-issuer angle via American Express.
What happened
Air France-KLM Flying Blue has released its latest promotional awards for April 2026, featuring discounts of up to 25% off the required miles for specific routes. These promotional awards are valid for travel through September 30, 2026, and must be booked by the end of April 2026. The promotion includes a variety of destinations with mileage costs starting at 7,500 miles for short-haul and increasing for long-haul routes. The article notes that these awards are valid for flights originating from or traveling to Europe, with Europe defined broadly to include zones 1, 2, and 3 (covering countries like France, Germany, UK, Spain, Italy, etc.). Additionally, the article mentions that Flying Blue has adjusted taxes and fuel surcharges, capping carrier-imposed international surcharges for premium economy, business, and first-class flights, making economy awards more attractive. It also highlights that no miles or XP can be earned on these reward tickets. Some destinations, such as Bogota and Cartagena in business class, are noted as being available to those with an 'Extra Exclusive' subscription, though the primary promo applies to general members
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