It's the only co-branded credit card that the airline has in North America. The $89 annual fee is waived, and you get 3 mile for $1 spent with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, and other SkyTeam alliance airlines. You can also earn multiple bonus opportunities by spending, including one-time offers and annual ones.
This Card is Best For
Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offer customers an exceptional choice. This is partly because the card earns 3 mile for $1 spent on air travel at any 19 SkyTeam carriers, including Delta. To justify the annual fee, those who only travel or use the card occasionally will need to use their Mastercard to make approximately $673 in purchases. The card's $50 annual spending bonus of 5,000 miles is worth $77. Spend $623 more and earn 1.5 miles per $1 to earn enough points for $14.
Offer
After spending $2,000 within the first 90 days of opening the card, you will receive 50,000 bonus points. The bonus miles are valued at $770 and can be used to purchase flights through Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, SkyTeam, or Flying Blue members airlines. You will also be eligible for 60 XPs upon approval of your card. These are the rewards that enable you to become a Flying Blue member.
Rewards Earning Details
For every $1 you spend on flights with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines or Air France, and for purchases made with any SkyTeam member airline, you earn 3 miles. All other purchases earn 1.5 miles for every $1 you spend. This card also offers ongoing bonus opportunities each year and the initial bonus offer. If your account remains active, you will receive 5,000 miles yearly after making 50 purchases.
This benefit alone is worth $77. On your account anniversary, you'll receive 20 XPs and the chance to earn 40 XPs by making $15,000 in card purchases within one year. Flying Blue members must be members to earn miles or XP. Sign up for this card if you don't have a Flying Blue membership. The process of crediting your Flying Blue account with miles can take anywhere from six to four to five weeks.
Rewards Redemption Details
Miles can be used to redeem flights with Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, or any 33 airline partners. These two airlines are part of the Flying Blue program, including Virgin Atlantic and Delta Airlines. Flying Blue miles can be used to purchase hotels, car rentals, and retail merchants that are part of the program. Bitebird also offers WiFi hotspots worldwide and can be used to purchase tickets for museums or other experiences in France and Holland.
How to Maximize your Rewards
To make the most out of your card, spend $2,000 within the first 90-days of opening an account to earn the 50,000-mile bonus. This bonus is worth $770 when you use it for flights on Air France, KLM, and their airline partners. You can then use your card to earn 3 Miles per $1 on directly purchase with KLM, Air France, and other members of SkyTeam.
This card can be used for purchases of any kind. This spending earns you 1.5 miles per dollar, which is a good deal at 2.4 cents per £1 when booking flights. Spend enough money on the card each year to earn the anniversary miles and XP bonus. To earn the 5,000-mile bonus, you only need $50 in annual spending. However, the year's spending must reach $15,000 to earn 40 XPs.
Cardholder Experience
According to the U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study 2021 conducted by J.D. Power, Bank of America, the issuer of Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard, earned a score of 805 out of a possible 1,000. The bank came in fifth place compared to the other 12 main credit card issuers. This score was much lower than the national average of 809 points, achieved by all issuers combined. Bank of America has mobile apps available for Android and iOS. These apps enable account access and the ability to track credit card transactions.
Security Features
Cards issued by Bank of America are equipped with various additional safety measures. Some features include fraud monitoring, account warnings, and complete immunity from responsibility for fraudulent purchases. Chip technology, technology for digital wallets, and security against overdrafts are all included in the card. Additionally, it is possible to bank online and through a mobile device.
