Flying Blue Promo Rewards: discounts on award tickets
What are Promo Rewards?
Promo Rewards are monthly offers from Flying Blue that let you book award tickets for 25-50% fewer miles than the standard rate. Every month, new destinations are selected on Air France and KLM flights. They are the cheapest way to redeem miles on AF/KLM flights and one of the biggest advantages of the Flying Blue program.
Quick facts
How do Promo Rewards work?
Since June 2018, Flying Blue uses dynamic pricing for award tickets: the price in miles varies by flight, date and cabin class. There is no longer a fixed award chart. However, every route has a minimum rate, and Promo Rewards offer a discount on that minimum rate.
The concept is straightforward:
- Flying Blue selects a number of destinations each month
- On those destinations, a discount of 25% to 50% applies on the minimum rate
- The discount applies to Air France and KLM flights (not partner airlines)
- The travel period varies per offer, but is usually 1-6 months in the future
- All Flying Blue members with enough miles can book
Promo Rewards appear on the Flying Blue Rewards page. You can see which destinations are available each month. Then book via klm.com or airfrance.com using the "Book with miles" option.
Pricing: how much do you save?
The savings depend on the route and cabin class. Below you can see the minimum rates for one-way on Air France/KLM and the Promo Reward prices at 25% discount (the most common discount):
| Route | Cabin | Normal minimum | Promo (25% off) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within Europe (short) | Economy | 10,000 miles | 7,500 miles | 2,500 miles |
| Within Europe (short) | Business | 25,000 miles | 18,750 miles | 6,250 miles |
| Intercontinental | Economy | 25,000 miles | 18,750 miles | 6,250 miles |
| Intercontinental | Premium Economy | 37,500 miles | 28,125 miles | 9,375 miles |
| Intercontinental | Business | 60,000 miles | 45,000 miles | 15,000 miles |
Prices per one-way. With 50% discount (rarer), prices are even lower. Source: flyingblue.com.
Example: intercontinental Business Class round trip
Suppose you book Amsterdam - New York round trip in Business Class with Promo Rewards (25% discount):
- Regular minimum rate: 2 x 60,000 = 120,000 miles
- Promo Reward rate: 2 x 45,000 = 90,000 miles
- Savings: 30,000 miles (EUR 360 at EUR 0.012/mile)
That is 30,000 miles you do not need to earn or buy. At EUR 0.012/mile, that is a saving of EUR 360.
Value per mile with Promo Rewards
The value of a Promo Reward depends on the cash price of the ticket. If a Business Class round trip Amsterdam - New York normally costs EUR 4,000 and you book for 90,000 miles + approximately EUR 400 in taxes and surcharges:
- Value: (EUR 4,000 - EUR 400) / 90,000 = EUR 0.04 per mile
- That is four times the average miles value of EUR 0.01
This makes Promo Rewards in Business Class one of the best sweet spots in the Flying Blue program.
Step by step: booking a Promo Reward
How to book a Promo Reward
- Check the destinations: go to flyingblue.com/en/spend/flights/rewards on the 1st of the month. You can see the discounted price and travel period per destination.
- Search on klm.com or airfrance.com: go to the booking module, choose "Book with miles", select your destination and search one-way with 1 passenger. Leave the date field empty for a calendar overview.
- Compare dates: the Promo price does not appear on every day. Search flexibly and look for the cheapest dates. Midweek flights (Tuesday, Wednesday) are almost always cheaper.
- Verify the price: confirm that you see the Promo rate and not the regular dynamic price. The Promo price is never higher than the advertised discounted rate.
- Book immediately: popular Business Class routes sell out quickly. Do not hesitate too long.
Strategy: grabbing the best Promo Rewards
1. Be quick
Promo Rewards in Business Class on popular routes (New York, Bangkok, Tokyo) often sell out within days. The first days after publication have the most availability. Set a reminder for the 1st of the month.
2. Keep miles ready
You need enough miles in your account to book immediately. If you consistently fall short on miles, consider:
- A Flying Blue Amex card for miles on everyday spending (1-1.5 miles per euro)
- Buying miles via Subscribe to Miles (EUR 0.0125/mile at the highest tier)
- Earning miles via credit card partners that transfer to Flying Blue
3. Be flexible with destination
Destinations change every month. If you have no preference for a specific destination, scan the entire list. Sometimes surprising routes appear with excellent value. You can also wait until your dream destination shows up and then act fast.
4. Combine with a stopover
Although Promo Rewards themselves do not allow stopovers, you can combine smartly: book the outbound as a Promo Reward and the return as a regular award ticket with a free stopover in Amsterdam or Paris. This way you benefit from both advantages.
5. Compare with partner airlines
Promo Rewards only apply to AF/KLM flights. On some routes, partner airlines are cheaper, even without a promotion. Air Europa to South America starts from 43,000 miles with just EUR 39 in surcharges. Always compare before you book.
Example: Promo Reward vs. partner airline
Route: Amsterdam - Buenos Aires, Business Class, one-way
- KLM Promo Reward (25% off): 45,000 miles + ~EUR 250 surcharges
- Air Europa (via Madrid): 43,000 miles + ~EUR 39 surcharges
- Conclusion: Air Europa wins on surcharges, Promo Reward comparable in miles. Check both options.
Exclusive Promo Rewards (Flying Blue Extra)
In addition to the regular Promo Rewards for all members, Flying Blue offers an Exclusive variant only for Flying Blue Extra subscribers (Essential or Extended). The Exclusive Promo Rewards include extra routes that are not available to regular members.
| Feature | Regular Promo Rewards | Exclusive Promo Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Access | All Flying Blue members | Flying Blue Extra subscribers only |
| Routes | Monthly selection | Monthly selection + extra routes |
| Discount | 25-50% off minimum rate | 25-50% off minimum rate |
| Cost | Free | EUR 379/year (Essential) or EUR 699/year (Extended) |
Do you have enough miles for the next Promo Reward?
Track your miles balance and see exactly when you have enough for your next award ticket.
Start tracking for freeRestrictions and conditions
Promo Rewards have several important restrictions you should know about:
- AF/KLM flights only: Promo Rewards only apply to flights with an Air France (AF) or KLM (KL) flight number. Partner airlines are excluded.
- Standard bookings only: valid for one-way and round trip. Multi-city, stopover and open-jaw bookings are not possible with Promo Rewards.
- Limited travel period: each promotion has a specific travel period, usually 1-6 months in the future. You cannot book outside this period.
- Limited availability: not every day and not every flight falls under the promotion. The discount only applies as long as Promo seats are available.
- Dynamic pricing above minimum: on busy days the price may be higher than the Promo minimum. The 25-50% discount guarantees the minimum, not the actual price on every day.
- Surcharges still apply: taxes and surcharges are always paid in cash, regardless of the miles discount.
When are Promo Rewards NOT the best choice?
Promo Rewards are not always the optimal use of your miles. Consider alternatives in these situations:
If you want a stopover
Flying Blue allows a free stopover of 24 hours to 1 year on one-way awards. This must be booked by phone and works on regular award tickets, not on Promo Rewards. If you want a stopover in Amsterdam or Paris, book a regular award ticket.
If a partner airline is cheaper
On certain routes, partner airlines are structurally cheaper, even without a Promo discount:
- Air Europa: Business Class to South America from 43,000 miles, just EUR 39 surcharges
- SAS: within Europe from 5,000 miles, EUR 29 surcharges
- Kenya Airways: within Africa from 5,000 miles
If you need flexible booking
Promo Rewards have a fixed travel period. Need flexibility? A regular award ticket is better, because you can book any date up to 11 months ahead.
If the difference is minimal
For Economy flights within Europe, the savings are 2,500 miles (EUR 30 at EUR 0.012/mile). If that means you are less flexible, it may not be worth it. For Business Class intercontinental, the saving of 15,000 miles (EUR 180) is substantial.
Frequently asked questions
What are Flying Blue Promo Rewards?
Promo Rewards are monthly offers from Flying Blue with 25-50% off award tickets. They apply to selected Air France and KLM routes. Intercontinental Business Class tickets start at 45,000 miles instead of the usual 60,000. New destinations appear around the 1st of each month on flyingblue.com.
When do new Promo Rewards appear?
New Promo Rewards are published around the 1st of each month on flyingblue.com. Destinations change completely. Popular Business Class routes often sell out within a few days. Set a reminder and book quickly.
Can you book a stopover on a Promo Reward?
No. Promo Rewards only apply to standard one-way or round-trip bookings. Multi-city, stopover and open-jaw are excluded. If you want a free stopover in Amsterdam or Paris, book a regular award ticket (by phone).
How do I find the cheapest Promo Reward dates?
Go to klm.com, choose "Book with miles", select 1 passenger, one-way and leave the date field empty. You get a calendar overview spanning 11 months. Midweek flights are almost always cheaper. More tips in our guide on award availability.
Do Promo Rewards apply to partner airlines?
No. Promo Rewards only apply to flights under an Air France (AF) or KLM (KL) flight number. SkyTeam partners like Delta, SAS or Korean Air are excluded. Partner airlines sometimes have their own low rates that are comparable or cheaper.
What are Exclusive Promo Rewards?
Exclusive Promo Rewards are extra offers available only to Flying Blue Extra subscribers (from EUR 379/year). They provide access to additional routes on top of the regular Promo Rewards. The discount (25-50%) is identical. Read our critical analysis of Flying Blue Extra before subscribing.
Sources and verification
Last verified: 27 February 2026. All facts verified against at least two independent sources. Miles prices are dynamic and may change daily.
- Flying Blue - Reward Tickets & Promo Rewards - official Promo Rewards page with monthly destinations
- Flying Blue - Flying Blue Extra - Exclusive Promo Rewards and subscription terms
- Flying Blue - Spend miles on flights - official award booking and pricing
This guide is based on publicly available information from Flying Blue, independent sources and personal experience as of February 2026. Promo Rewards and pricing may change monthly. Always check the current offers on flyingblue.com. SkyStatus is not affiliated with Air France-KLM or Flying Blue.