Flying Blue Increases Fees​

Starting off this week by writing about a devaluation is not what we want to do.

​But the reality is jet fuel prices are on the rise and airlines are protecting profits at all costs.

​Flying Blue (Air France & KLM's loyalty program) is the latest airline program with devaluation news - taxes and fees are increasing as much as $100 on award flights.

​Here’s a screenshot from January 2026:

👆 Vegas to Paris for 18,750 Miles + $104 in taxes and fees.

​Here’s a screenshot from March 2026: 👇

​Vegas to Paris for 18,750 Miles + $137 in taxes and fees.

​And if you can’t find a direct flight, it could be worse - here’s Vegas to Paris connecting through Amsterdam for 18,750 Miles + $168 in taxes and fees:

​A 60% increase at the top end for economy fares - and business class flights were affected as well.

​Saver award availability used to be 60,000 Miles + $245 directly with each airline.

​Taxes and fees are now around $345 for the same business class flight - representing a 40% increase and $100 more per flight.

​Taxes and fees get raised because of fuel prices and other uncertainties, but will airlines lower them if prices drop when certain worldwide issues get resolved?

​That’s the golden question.

​Luckily, the fixed redemption rates still remain with Air France / KLM and their Flying Blue Promo Rewards are some of the best deals around.

​If you’re planning to book some upcoming travel, we’ll have some redemption ideas for you on Friday when these Promo Rewards get updated for the month of April.