Flying Blue just dropped its monthly Promo Rewards, and the math is stupidly good on certain US-Europe routes right now. Book by May 31 for travel through October 31, 2026, and you can snag business class redemptions as low as 45,000 miles one-way on routes that normally demand 60,000. Combine that with the current 20% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards (through May 27), and you're looking at effective costs well under 60k from your premium card portfolios.
** **Let's be clear: this isn't some obscure city pair. The promo covers economy awards from a solid list of US gateways including New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Washington (IAD), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Orlando (MCO), Phoenix (PHX), Raleigh (RDU), and San Diego (SAN).** All of Europe is fair game on Air France or KLM metal, with connections through CDG or AMS thrown in at no extra mileage cost.[[1]](https://frequentmiler.com/flying-blue-promo-rewards-get-25-off-awards-between-select-us-cities-europe/)[[1]](https://frequentmiler.com/flying-blue-promo-rewards-get-25-off-awards-between-select-us-cities-europe/) **
On the premium side, the 25% discount hits the baseline 60,000-mile business class floor, bringing it down to 45,000 miles one-way. That's the kind of pricing that makes you wonder why anyone still pays cash for lie-flat seats across the pond. First class (La Première) rarely shows up in these promos at meaningful discounts, so don't hold your breath there.
** **The Transfer Bonus Sweetener
** **Chase is running a 20% bonus on transfers to Flying Blue until May 27. Transfer 100,000 Ultimate Rewards and you get 120,000 miles. Suddenly that 45,000-mile business award costs you about 37,500 UR. Even without the bonus, Amex, Citi, Capital One, and others transfer 1:1. No current Amex or Citi bonus to Flying Blue, but the Chase one is timely enough to matter.
** **Yes, taxes and fees still exist — expect around $200-400 round-trip on these awards, lower if you route on KLM. It's not zero, but it's hardly the robbery you see on some legacy carriers. And unlike certain programs that shall remain nameless, Flying Blue lets you add a free stopover in Paris or Amsterdam on many awards. Use it or don't, but the option is there.
** **Why This Beats the Usual Transatlantic Grind
** **Normal saver-level business class to Europe hovers in the 55k-85k range depending on date and demand. The promo shaves a reliable 15,000 miles off the floor. Stack it with the Chase bonus and you're in rare territory for a program that can otherwise be dynamic and annoying.
** **The catch? Availability is limited and releases on the first of the month, so it moves fast. Flying Blue Extra members get extra exclusive options, but the core promo is open to everyone. Search aggressively on the Flying Blue site or Air France site — the calendar view helps. One-way awards work fine here, giving you flexibility to mix in other programs on the return.
** **Opinion time: If you have Chase points sitting around and Europe is on your radar for summer or early fall, pull the trigger. These sub-60k (effective) business redemptions don't grow on trees. The program isn't perfect — award space can be thin on peak dates — but when it works, it works better than most alternatives for AF/KLM metal.
** **Don't overthink it. Log in, search your preferred dates from the listed cities, and transfer only what you need for confirmed space. The promo ends in a few weeks. Good redemptions wait for no one.
** **Action item: Check the Flying Blue Promo Rewards page today, identify your target route and dates, transfer Chase points (or others) to cover the discounted 45,000-mile business awards, and book before May 31. Your future self in a lie-flat seat will thank you.
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