Phê Vé
May 6, 2026 • 3 min read
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue program has updated its reward points expiration policy, making it easier for customers to manage their balances.
Understanding the Reward Points Expiration Policy
The Flying Blue loyalty program from Air France-KLM has made a significant change to its reward points expiration policy. Starting from May 4, 2026, all Flying Blue reward points will adhere to a unified expiration rule: your balance will remain valid as long as you earn points at least once within a 24-month period. While this change may seem minor, it holds great significance for program users.
Differences from the Old Policy
The previous Flying Blue policy was quite complex. New points earned did not necessarily extend the expiration of existing points. Specifically, earning points through flights or co-branded credit cards could pause the expiration clock, but certain activities, such as transferring points from partner credit cards, did not have any effect. With this new change, all reward points will now have a common expiration period, and any point-earning activity will 'reset the clock' for your entire balance.
Why is This Change Important?
Under the old policy, it was surprisingly easy to lose reward points. I have a story about a client who almost lost 400,000 points because she hadn’t engaged in any point-earning activities for two years. At that time, she had transferred over 600,000 points for a trip canceled due to the pandemic, but there were no recorded flights on her Flying Blue account. Just a small activity, like a point transfer from a promotional credit card, could have kept her entire balance alive for another two years.
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Useful Information for Vietnamese Travelers
For Vietnamese travelers planning to fly with Air France or KLM, remember that you can earn reward points through various activities such as booking tickets or using co-branded credit cards. Currently, to participate in the Flying Blue program, you do not need a visa when flying from Vietnam to France or other European countries; however, note that the maximum stay for Vietnamese citizens is 90 days. Round-trip ticket prices usually range from 15 million to 25 million VND, depending on when you book and the travel season.
Tips to Keep Your Reward Points Active
If you haven’t flown for an extended period, consider transferring points from your credit card or participating in any loyalty program-related activities. This not only helps you retain your points but can also open up additional offers or promotions. If you have travel plans, make sure to accumulate extra reward points ahead of your trip to avoid missing out.
Conclusion
This change from Flying Blue truly benefits customers and makes the program more user-friendly, especially for those who frequently fly across the Atlantic. With the new policy, just one point-earning activity every two years is enough to maintain your balance. This is something many customers have long awaited, and I wholeheartedly agree that having such a policy is incredibly reasonable.
Article referenced and edited from source: Live and Let's Fly
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