Citi ThankYou Rewards has launched a 20% transfer bonus to Air France KLM Flying Blue, running from July 19 through 11:59 p.m. ET on August 22, 2026. For a limited time, every 1,000 Citi ThankYou Points you transfer will net you 1,200 Flying Blue miles—an excellent opportunity for travelers eyeing transatlantic or SkyTeam partner redemptions.
Our Take
Good news for Citi cardholders and Flying Blue fans. This is one of the best transfer bonuses Citi has offered to Flying Blue in recent years, and it meaningfully boosts the value of your ThankYou Points—especially for those who know how to leverage Flying Blue's monthly Promo Rewards or sweet spots to Europe and beyond.
What Changed
- Transfer ratio: 1,000 Citi ThankYou Points → 1,200 Flying Blue miles (was 1,000:1,000)
- Promotion dates: July 19, 2026 – August 22, 2026 (ends 11:59 p.m. ET)
- Eligible cards: Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, AT&T Access More, and other cards with ThankYou transfer capability
Who Benefits Most
- Europe-bound travelers booking Promo Rewards: A round-trip economy ticket NYC–Paris often runs 30,000–40,000 Flying Blue miles. With this bonus, you’d only need 25,000–34,000 ThankYou Points, saving you 6,000–8,000 points (worth ~$114–$152 at our 1.9¢/pt valuation).
- Business class deal hunters: Flying Blue regularly offers business class to Europe for 55,000–70,000 miles one-way. With the bonus, transferring 59,000 ThankYou Points yields 70,800 miles—enough for a one-way business seat, saving you ~$209 in points value.
- SkyTeam partner flyers: Flying Blue miles can be used on Delta, Korean Air, and other partners. For example, a Delta domestic award at 15,000 miles now costs just 12,500 ThankYou Points.
- Citi Strata Premier cardholders: With a 60,000-point welcome bonus (worth ~$1,140), you could get 72,000 Flying Blue miles—enough for two round-trip economy tickets to Europe during a Promo Reward.
Who Should Be Cautious
- Travelers with no near-term Flying Blue plans: Flying Blue miles expire after 24 months of inactivity, and award availability can be unpredictable—don’t transfer speculatively.
- Those preferring fixed-value redemptions: If you use ThankYou Points for cash back or gift cards, you’ll get a fixed 1¢ per point—less than the potential value here, but with zero risk of devaluation or blackout dates.
- Chase or Amex transfer loyalists: If your main points stash is with another issuer, this promo doesn’t apply—only Citi ThankYou Points are eligible.
What To Do Right Now
- Log in to your Citi ThankYou account and check your points balance.
- Search Flying Blue for award availability on your preferred routes before transferring.
- Calculate how many points you’ll need, factoring in the 20% bonus (divide required miles by 1.2).
- Transfer only the amount you’ll use immediately—transfers are irreversible.
- Complete your transfer by August 22, 2026, to lock in the bonus.
