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American Express Canada is improving the transfer ratio to Flying Blue by increasing it to 1:1 effective January 3, 2026. This change enhances the accessibility of flights to Europe, making it possible to reach Paris or Amsterdam from 25,000 Membership Rewards points in Economy Class, compared to 33,333 points previously with the old 1:0.75 ratio.
Flying Blue now joins American Express Canada’s circle of 1:1 transfer partners, alongside Aeroplan and British Airways Avios.
This change positions Flying Blue as the most economical option for crossing the Atlantic from Canada.
Flying Blue offers monthly Promo Rewards offering 25% (sometimes 50%) off selected routes.
With the new 1:1 ratio, these promotions become even more attractive:
Flying Blue offers unique benefits that set it apart from its competitors, including Aeroplan and British Airways Club:
All Flying Blue award tickets, including Promo Rewards, allow for free stopovers in Paris-CDG or Amsterdam-Schiphol. This feature allows you to turn a simple trip into a multi-destination journey at no additional points cost.
Flying Blue allows you to book flights with WestJet, a unique option among European programs. Examples of award flights:
Or even this flight Calgary-Tokyo for 38,500 Miles one-way
This improvement repositions Flying Blue as a leader for transatlantic travel from Canada:
All cards earning Membership Rewards benefit from this new ratio:
The American Express Cobalt Card is becoming even more powerful with this change. With its 5 points per dollar on groceries and restaurants, this reinforces its status as the best credit card for earning points in Canada.
For example, to get an Economy Class flight to Europe (from 25,000 Flying Blue Miles), you only need to spend $5,000 in the grocery and restaurant category (or even just $3,750 during Promo Rewards at 18,750 Miles).
Flying Blue announces its Promo Rewards monthly. To maximize your savings:
This improvement strengthens the position of American Express Membership Rewards for optimizing your points redemptions:
This change solidifies American Express’s dominance in the Canadian travel rewards market. No other issuer can compete with:
The improved 1:1 transfer ratio to Flying Blue makes Europe significantly more accessible to Canadian travelers holding American Express cards.
With flights to Europe now available from 18,750 Membership Rewards points during Flying Blue Promo Rewards, and the option of free stopovers in Paris or Amsterdam, Flying Blue establishes itself as the essential program for exploring Europe in 2026.
This development confirms the undisputed position of American Express Membership Rewards as the most flexible rewards program in Canada.
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