How do you reset the Air France/KLM Flying Blue expiry clock?

Documented ways include: Earn Miles on an eligible hotel booking, car rental or purchase with a Flying Blue partner; Earn Miles on an eligible flight.

Is anyone exempt from the Air France/KLM Flying Blue expiry policy?

Yes: Silver, Gold, Platinum and Ultimate members, eligible co-branded credit cardholders, Flying Blue Extra subscribers, members under 18.

When was this Air France/KLM Flying Blue expiry policy last verified?

Last verified 17 September 2026, sourced from Flying Blue, One validity date, multiple ways to extend your Miles.

Do Air France/KLM Flying Blue Points Expire?

Air France/KLM Flying Blue points expire after 24 months with no eligible earning activity.

Policy details

Policy type	Expires from inactivity
Window	24 months
Boundary	the exact date
Notes	For Explorer members aged 18 and over, since 4 May 2026 every eligible earning activity, such as an eligible flight or a hotel booking, car rental or purchase with a Flying Blue partner, extends the whole Miles balance by 24 months. After each Flying Blue Family transfer, all Family Miles are valid for two years. Flying Blue does not list redeeming Miles as extending them. In the German market, the validity period is three years plus the rest of the calendar year instead of 24 months.
Exemptions	Silver, Gold, Platinum and Ultimate members, eligible co-branded credit cardholders, Flying Blue Extra subscribers, members under 18
Source	Flying Blue, One validity date, multiple ways to extend your Miles
Last verified	17 September 2026

How to reset the clock

Action	Cost	Effort	Source
Earn Miles on an eligible hotel booking, car rental or purchase with a Flying Blue partner	Varies	One transaction	Source
Earn Miles on an eligible flight	Varies	One flight	Source

Frequently asked questions

Do Air France/KLM Flying Blue points expire?: Air France/KLM Flying Blue points expire after 24 months with no eligible earning activity.
How do you reset the Air France/KLM Flying Blue expiry clock?: Documented ways include: Earn Miles on an eligible hotel booking, car rental or purchase with a Flying Blue partner; Earn Miles on an eligible flight.
Is anyone exempt from the Air France/KLM Flying Blue expiry policy?: Yes: Silver, Gold, Platinum and Ultimate members, eligible co-branded credit cardholders, Flying Blue Extra subscribers, members under 18.
When was this Air France/KLM Flying Blue expiry policy last verified?: Last verified 17 September 2026, sourced from Flying Blue, One validity date, multiple ways to extend your Miles.

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