Leverage savings opportunities with Air France, KLM, Japan, and SkyTeam Airlines–no matter where you live
The Secret Sauce: Being an "Opportunity Traveler"
What’s an opportunity traveler? It’s someone who flips the script on traditional booking. Instead of picking rigid dates AND a particular destination—and being at the mercy of sky-high fares—this traveler starts with the opportunity first and plans the trip around it. This strategy, also known as “ Not Booking Backwards,” puts the traveler in the driver’s seat rather than playing the sucker to airline pricing algorithms.
Think of it like hunting for buried treasure—only instead of a map leading to gold coins, it leads to jaw-dropping flight deals. You’re not shackled to a predetermined itinerary; you’re the savvy adventurer who lets the best opportunity determine where (and how luxuriously) you fly.
Fly in Comfort Without the Hefty Price Tag
For those who refuse to go on the long-haul trip in economy class AND also refuse to shell out retail for Business Class, there’s a window of opportunity right now: Air France is offering a bonus up to 80% on purchased miles through March 9th, which means Premium Economy and Business Class tickets can be snagged for up to 62% off.
This isn’t just a “nice-to-have” deal—it can be a game changer. Why? Because it’s part of Air France’s Flying Blue loyalty program, which gives you access to flights around the world, including those operated by its close partner, KLM. That means you’re not just limited to Air France routes.
Air France and KLM route map, according to flightconnections.com
More Partners, More Possibilities
The potential magic doesn’t stop at Air France and KLM. Thanks to their SkyTeam Alliance, you can also use these discounted miles with Delta, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, SAS, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and more, although availability will be more limited. Oh, and for the Japan-bound travelers—yes, they even partner with Japan Airlines. While availability might be tighter with these partners, they’re often doable if you’re very flexible.
Not in a Major Hub? No Problem
Good news for travelers outside Air France and KLM’s hub cities. Even if you’re not in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Calgary, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Edmonton, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Montreal, New York/JFK, New York/Newark, Orlando, Ottawa, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh/Durham, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, or Washington, DC, you’re not out of luck. Delta, their SkyTeam partner, allows seamless domestic connections based on availability to the airline’s hubs.
At the same time, Air France and KLM can make it effortless to connect throughout Europe and beyond, based on availability. Plus, Air France allows you a stopover, even on one-way tickets, so you can get multiple destinations for the price of one.
Why This Promo Is Next-Level
Air France frequently runs mileage sales, usually offering discounts between 30% and 50%—but 80% is as good as it gets with this program. Here’s what this means in real terms:
- Regular cost per mile: 3.05 cents
- Discounted price per mile (with promo when you max it out): 1.69 cents
- Maximum miles you can buy per year: 100,000 miles
- With this promo, you can get up to 180,000 miles
Now, let’s take it up a notch. If you leverage FCF’s Unlimited Miles Strategy, there’s literally no cap on how many miles you can buy—unlocking even more premium travel for less.
AirFrance.com Offer
The Catch? (There’s Always One…but It’s Manageable for Opportunity Travelers)
Here’s the reality: Award availability is a challenge at the moment. You either need to be flexible with your dates or be a frequent traveler who knows you’ll eventually use the miles. Keep an eye out for FCF Sweet Redeems as availability opens.