Flying Blue

The frequent flyer program of KLM.

KLM shares Flying Blue with Air France. Status XP rolls over each year, making elite status more attainable for hybrid travelers.

Operating airline: KLM
IATA code: KL
Alliance: SkyTeam
Status unit: Experience Points (XP)
Status tiers: Member · Silver · Gold · Platinum

How to earn miles

You can earn Flying Blue miles by flying on KLM, by flying on alliance partners (where applicable), and by spending on the airline's co-branded credit cards. Many programs also let you transfer points in from flexible bank programs like Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One miles, or Bilt Rewards.

How to redeem miles

The most rewarding redemptions are usually international premium cabins booked on KLM or its partners. Always compare the program's award rate against partner programs—sometimes a transferable-points program offers the same flight at half the cost.