Air France-KLM Flying Blue is a popular transfer partner for people with Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi ThankYou Points. However, you can also earn Flying Blue miles directly with the Air France-KLM World Elite Mastercard issued by Bank of America.
Welcome Bonus
Earn 70,000 Flying Blue miles + 40 XP if you spend $2,000 in 90 days. You'll also earn 60 XP upon approval. More on XP below.
Shout out to Doctor of Credit for finding the increased bonus offer.
Bonus Categories
Benefits
Annual Fee
$89
What Are XP?
XP are Experience Points and they're how you earn Flying Blue status. To earn status, you'll need to following number of XP for each tier:
You can earn XP by crediting your SkyTeam flights to Flying Blue.
Points Wire Note:
This isn't a top priority card since you can transfer points from all of the transferable points programs. In almost all cases, I would prioritize earning transferable points instead as they provide flexibility and can help reduce the impact of airline program devaluations.
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