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Do Air France Flying Blue Points Expire? Policy & Rules
Everything you need to know about Air France Flying Blue point expiration timelines, qualifying activity rules, 4-year hard caps, cancellation windows, and fee schedules.
Air France Flying Blue Expiration & Cancellation Summary
Expiration Policy
Flying Blue miles expire 24 months after the last qualifying activity (earning or redemption)
Cancellation Window
€70 per ticket for all award types (including Promo Rewards). Platinum members: fee waived.
Change & Refund Fees
€70
5 Ways to Prevent Air France Flying Blue Points from Expiring
- Swipe a Co-Branded Card: Any purchase on an affiliated credit card generates points activity that resets your clock.
- Transfer Points: Transfer 1,000 points from a flexible credit card partner to trigger fresh account activity.
- Shop or Dine with Partners: Make a small purchase through the loyalty program's shopping or dining portal.
- Complete a Paid Stay or Flight: Even a 1-night inexpensive stay will generate qualifying activity.
- Redeem a Small Reward: Redeeming a fraction of points for a gift card or minor award also counts as activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Air France Flying Blue redemption value, transfer rules, and policies:
Do Air France Flying Blue points expire?
Flying Blue miles expire 24 months after the last qualifying activity (earning or redemption)
What counts as qualifying activity to keep Air France Flying Blue points active?
Qualifying activities include earning points via co-branded credit card spend, completing an eligible stay/flight, transferring points from a partner, using a dining/shopping portal, or purchasing points.
What is the cancellation policy on Air France Flying Blue award bookings?
€70 per ticket for all award types (including Promo Rewards). Platinum members: fee waived.
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