How Can I Earn XP and Flying Blue Miles with Transavia?

Updated Jul 19, 2024
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To the point Transavia, Air France's low-cost airline, allows its passengers to earn and use Flying Blue Miles and XP. Here's how it works.

Looking for Flying Blue Miles? Today, the editorial team reveals the Flying Blue Miles you can earn by flying with Transavia.

Flying Blue Program

Air France and KLM ‘s Flying Blue frequent flyer program offers travelers around the world the opportunity to maximize their travel experience by earning Flying Blue Miles, then using them as currency to obtain various benefits, such as:

Status and Benefits

Not only does Flying Blue allow you to earn and use Miles, it also allows you to earn Experience Points (XP). These can be earned by flying with Air France, KLM and Transavia airlines, as well as Skyteam member airlines, and enables passengers to get their hands on one of the Flying Blue Statuses: Explorer, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

The higher the status, the greater the privileges. Holders of Gold status, for example, are entitled to the following benefits:

  • Earn 7 Miles for every euro spent
  • Access to Air France lounges worldwide, with a guest, as well as Eurostar lounges when traveling with Train + Air
  • Access to SkyPriority
  • Free selection of your standard seat
  • Free seating options 72 hours before flight departure
  • An additional checked baggage offered on all SkyTeam member airline flights

Earning Flying Blue Miles With Transavia

Since July 2024, it has been possible to earn Flying Blue Miles when flying with Transavia, regardless of the fare option chosen:

  • Basic
  • Plus
  • Max

These fares must be selected when booking your flight, they not only earn Miles, but also entitle you to certain privileges. Such as the possibility of bringing checked baggage, choosing a seat and benefiting from flexible fare conditions.

Silver, Gold or Platinum - Scale according to Flying Blue status

The number of Flying Blue Miles that can be earned with Transavia depends on the fare option selected and the Flying Blue status held by the passenger. Here’s the scale:

Flying Blue status Basic rate Rate Plus Max rate
Explorer

100 Miles (per one-way trip)

250 Miles (per one-way trip)

500 Miles (per one-way trip)

Silver

150 Miles (per one-way trip)

375 Miles (per one-way trip)

750 Miles (per one-way trip)

Gold 175 Miles (per one-way trip)

438 Miles (per one-way trip)

875 Miles (per one-way trip)

Platinum

200 Miles (per one-way trip)

500 Miles (per one-way trip)

1000 Miles (per one-way trip)

If you don’t yet have a Flying Blue account, you can create one after booking. Your Flying Blue Miles will be credited once your account has been created.

Connecting Flying Blue and Transavia accounts

To add a Flying Blue number on Transavia, go to the Transavia website, then to “My Transavia”.

You will need to add your Flying Blue number to your booking so that your Miles and XP can be credited to your Flying Blue account after your flight.

Earning Experience Points (XP) with Transavia

All Flying Blue members can also earn XP with Transavia.

The number to be won depends on the distance travelled and the fare class selected. Here’s the scale:

  Basic rate Rate Plus Max rate
Domestic Flights

2 XP (per one-way trip)

2 XP (per one-way trip)

2 XP (per one-way trip)

Short-haul flights (< less than 2,000 miles)

2 XP (per one-way trip)

5 XP (per one-way trip)

5 XP (per one-way trip)

Medium-haul flights (> more than 2,000 miles) 2 XP (per one-way trip)

8 XP (per one-way trip)

8 XP (per one-way trip)

Additional XP gain

Signing up for a banking card is therefore one of the most beneficial ways of quickly replenishing the number of XP earned on an annual basis.

Using Miles with Transavia

In addition to allowing passengers to earn Flying Blue Miles, Transavia also lets you to spend them. The low-cost airline allows its customers to use Flying Blue Miles to book flights.

It is important to note that if you book a flight with Flying Blue Miles and are unable to travel, you will not get your Miles back. However, you can change your flight for an additional 50 euros, plus any fare difference.

To book a Transavia flight with Miles, simply select the “Show prices in Flying Blue Miles” option when you search for a flight on the Transavia website. You will be asked to log in to your Flying Blue account after entering your details in order to check how many Miles you have available.

Transavia Flying Blue

For a flight between Paris and Lisbon, for example, Transavia offers tickets for between 4,000 and 20,000 Flying Blue Miles. Because of the wide range in Miles, it’s a good idea to be a little flexible when it comes to dates. This way you can help secure the best rate possible.

Transavia permet aux passagers d'acheter des billets d'avion avec Flying Blue

Buying Flight Tickets

To optimize the value of your Miles, we recommend that you choose a medium-haul ticket rather than a short-haul ticket. Because the higher the cash value of a flight and the lower its value in Flying Blue Miles, the better the chances that a Mile will be worth more.

If you choose to pay in Miles for the flight from Paris to Lisbon given in the example above, you could spend 4,000 Flying Blue Miles and 31.43 euros in airport taxes (for a one-way trip only). In cash, the value of the same flight is equivalent to 43 euros (one-way only). This means that if you pay for this flight in Miles, the value of a Flying Blue Mile will be equal to 0.3 cents ([43 – 31,43]/4,000). Here, the value is not the most optimal. It would be wiser to buy the ticket in cash for 43 euros.

Transavia offre des billets d'avion entre Paris et Lisbonne à moins de 50 euros

For a flight between Paris and Amman, Jordan, you could spend 24,000 Flying Blue Miles and 58.83 euros in airport taxes. In cash, the value of the same flight would be 152 euros. This means that if you pay for this flight in Miles, the value of a Flying Blue Mile will be equal to 0.4 cents ([152 – 58,83]/24,000).

Transavia permet aux passagers d'acheter des billets d'avion avec Flying Blue

To be honest, even though Transavia serves a wide range of destinations, it’s not the most advantageous way to use Flying Blue Miles. The return on investment becomes much more attractive when Flying Blue Miles are used to purchase an upgraded ticket or a Flying Blue Promo Award ticket to one of the destinations served by Air France or KLM, in the Premium Economy, Business, and La Première (first class) cabins.

The value of a Mile can increase to 2.5 euro cents, as we explain in our guide to the value of Flying Blue Miles.

The market value of a Flying Blue Mile can vary from 0.2 to 2.5 euro cents . As the difference between the lowest and highest values is quite significant, it is recommended to use your Miles wisely in order to maximize the return on your investment.

Flying Blue and Transavia - Conclusion

Transavia, Air France‘s low-cost subsidiary, offers its passengers the chance to earn and use Flying Blue Miles and Experience Points, giving them access to award tickets and privileged status. Our recommendation? Plan wisely to optimize the value of your Miles and ensure the best possible return on your investment.

Flying Blue and Transavia - Frequently Asked Questions

Can I earn Flying Blue Miles with Transavia?

You can earn Flying Blue Miles by flying Transavia, regardless of the fare option you choose.

How do I check in for a Transavia flight on Flying Blue?

To book a Transavia flight on Flying Blue, you must add your Flying Blue number to your Transavia reservation via the “My Transavia” space. Your Miles and XP will be credited to your Flying Blue account after your flight.

How do I add a Flying Blue number on Transavia?

To add a Flying Blue number on Transavia, go to the Transavia website, then to “My Transavia”.

Can I buy XPs with Air France, KLM or Transavia?

Flying Blue offers you the opportunity to contribute to reforestation projects or purchase SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) by making cash donations to earn XP. To do this, go to the “My reservations” or “My trip” section of the Air France and KLM websites.

Is Transavia a member of SkyTeam?

No, unlike Air France and KLM, Transavia is not a member of the SkyTeam alliance. This explains why passengers flying with Transavia do not enjoy the benefits of Elite or Elite Plus status under the SkyPriority program.

Who are Flying Blue&apos;s partners?

In total, Flying Blue has some sixty partners with whom you can earn Flying Blue Miles, or use your Flying Blue Miles balance. These include airlines (especially SkyTeam alliance member airlines), credit cards, hotel chains, car rental companies and more.

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