{"id":480039,"date":"2026-01-03T08:40:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T13:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=480039"},"modified":"2026-01-03T08:43:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T13:43:43","slug":"amex-membership-rewards-flying-blue-new-transfer-ratio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/programs\/amex-membership-rewards-flying-blue-new-transfer-ratio\/","title":{"rendered":"Amex Membership Rewards: New 1:1 Transfer Ratio to Flying Blue Starting January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>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. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-this-change-important-for-canadians\">Why Is This Change Important for Canadians?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying Blue now joins American Express Canada&#8217;s circle of 1:1 transfer partners, alongside Aeroplan and British Airways Avios. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/points-privileges-flying-blue-nouveau-taux-en-1024x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"445\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This change positions Flying Blue as <strong>the most economical option<\/strong> for crossing the Atlantic from Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Program<\/th><th>Economy<\/th><th>Business<\/th><th>Transfer Ratio<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Flying Blue (New)<\/td><td>25,000 points<\/td><td>60,000 points<\/td><td>1:1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aeroplan<\/td><td>35,000 points<\/td><td>60,000 points<\/td><td>1:1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>British Airways Avios<\/td><td>27,500 points<\/td><td>88,000 points<\/td><td>1:1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amex Fixed Points Rate<\/td><td>30,000 points<\/td><td>Variable<\/td><td>Direct<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-maximize-this-opportunity-with-flying-blue-promo-rewards\">How to Maximize This Opportunity with Flying Blue Promo Rewards?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying Blue offers monthly <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/recompenses\/offres-speciales\/flying-blue-promo-rewards\/\">Promo Rewards<\/a><\/strong> offering 25% (sometimes 50%) off selected routes. <\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"404458\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>With the new 1:1 ratio, these promotions become even more attractive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-of-optimized-promo-rewards\">Examples of Optimized Promo Rewards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li><strong>Economy:<\/strong> 18,750 Membership Rewards points one-way (instead of 25,000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium Economy:<\/strong> 30,000 Membership Rewards points one-way (instead of 40,000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Class:<\/strong> 45,000 Membership Rewards points one-way (instead of 60,000)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exclusive-flying-blue-benefits-you-might-not-know-about\">Exclusive Flying Blue Benefits You Might Not Know About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying Blue offers unique benefits that set it apart from its competitors, including Aeroplan and British Airways Club:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-stopovers-in-paris-and-amsterdam\">Free Stopovers in Paris and Amsterdam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All Flying Blue award tickets, including Promo Rewards, allow for <strong>free stopovers<\/strong> 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-access-to-domestic-westjet-flights\">Access to domestic WestJet flights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying Blue allows you to book flights with WestJet, a unique option among European programs. Examples of award flights: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li><strong>Calgary-Vancouver:<\/strong> From 12,500 Miles one-way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calgary-Montreal:<\/strong> From 17,500 Miles one-way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Montreal-Vancouver<\/strong>: From 22,000 Miles one-way<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/montreal-vancouver-westjet-flying-blue-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"montreal - vancouver - westjet flying blue\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"624\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Or even this flight <strong>Calgary-Tokyo <\/strong>for 38,500 Miles one-way<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/calgary-tokyo-westjet-flying-blue-1024x504.jpg\" alt=\"calgary - tokyo - westjet flying blue\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"498\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-detailed-comparison-flying-blue-vs-competitors\">Detailed Comparison: Flying Blue vs. Competitors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This improvement repositions Flying Blue as a leader for transatlantic travel from Canada:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flying-blue-advantages\">Flying Blue Advantages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li>Lowest base fares for Europe (25,000 vs. 35,000 Aeroplan)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly Promo Rewards reducing costs by 25-50%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free stopovers in Paris and Amsterdam (vs. 5,000 points for Aeroplan for flights outside North America)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to domestic WestJet flights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extended SkyTeam Network<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-limitations-to-consider\">Limitations to Consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list red-cross\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-red-cross\">\n<li>Limited availability during peak periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promo Rewards subject to geographical restrictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less flexibility than Aeroplan for changes<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-american-express-cards-eligible-for-this-improvement\">American Express Cards Eligible for This Improvement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All cards earning <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">Membership Rewards<\/a> benefit from this new ratio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personal-cards\">Personal Cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list links\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-cobalt-card\/\">American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-gold-rewards-card\/\">American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Gold Rewards Card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\">American Express Platinum Card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/green-card-american-express\/\">American Express Green Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22621,22620,22616,116031\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a rel=\"noindex\" title=\"Carte Cobalt<sup>MD<\/sup> American Express\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/go\/amex-cobalt\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">American Express Cobalt Card<\/a><\/strong> 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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).<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"american_express_cobalt_card\">American Express Cobalt&reg; Card<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card is <strong>the best credit card from American Express<\/strong>, whether you want points for travel or cash back.<\/p>\n<p>The welcome bonus is distributed monthly for the first 12 months. You&rsquo;ll earn <span class=\"nowrap\">1,250<\/span> Membership Rewards points for every <span class=\"nowrap\">$750<\/span> in purchases charged to your card during the month (whether in the 1X, 2X, 3X or 5X category). That&rsquo;s up to <strong><span class=\"nowrap\">15,000<\/span> Membership Rewards points<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily use these points as <strong>statement credits<\/strong> for everyday or travel purchases. The value is the same for both: <span class=\"nowrap\">1,000<\/span> points = <span class=\"nowrap\">$10<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, transfer them to Aeroplan points, Avios (British Airways\/Qatar Airways), Flying Blue, Marriott Bonvoy, or Hilton Honors.<\/p>\n<p>For example, with this welcome offer, if you decide to <strong>transfer your Membership Rewards points<\/strong> to a partner loyalty program, you would have the choice of earning up to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>15,000 Aeroplan points<\/li>\n<li>15,000 Avios points<\/li>\n<li>15,000 Flying Blue Miles<\/li>\n<li>18,000 Marriott Bonvoy points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card, you can earn <strong>between 1 and 5 points per dollar: <\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 60.6142%;text-align: center\">Category<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.3858%;text-align: center\">Points per dollar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 60.6142%;text-align: center\">Grocery (M\u00e9tro, IGA, Sobeys, Super C, etc.)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.3858%;text-align: center\">5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 60.6142%;text-align: center\">Home food delivery<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.3858%;text-align: center\">5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 60.6142%;text-align: center\">Restaurants and bars<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.3858%;text-align: center\">5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 60.6142%;text-align: center\">Convenience stores<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.3858%;text-align: center\">5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 60.6142%;text-align: center\">Streaming services<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.3858%;text-align: center\">3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 60.6142%;text-align: center\">Service station<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.3858%;text-align: center\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 60.6142%;text-align: center\">Transport<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.3858%;text-align: center\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 60.6142%;text-align: center\">Travel<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.3858%;text-align: center\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 60.6142%;text-align: center\">Other<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.3858%;text-align: center\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This is a <strong><span class=\"nowrap\">1 to 5%<\/span> return<\/strong> on all these purchases.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you spend <span class=\"nowrap\">$1,000<\/span> per month on groceries and\/or restaurants and\/or food delivery, you\u2019ll earn $50 cash back per month, or <strong><span class=\"nowrap\">$600<\/span> cash back per year<\/strong> with this card for this category of purchases!<\/p>\n<p>And if you decide to transfer your points to other programs like Aeroplan, you could get even more value!<\/p>\n<p>In addition, this card provides excellent insurance coverage: rental car theft and damage, baggage delay, lost or stolen baggage, flight delay, <span class=\"nowrap\">$250,000<\/span> travel accident, hotel or motel burglary, Mobile Device Insurance, Purchase Security, Purchase Protection Insurance.<\/p>\n<p>Like all American Express Canada Cards, there is <strong>no minimum income requirement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22621\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-business-cards\">Business Cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list links\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-links\">\n<li>American Express Business Edge Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-business-gold-rewards-card\/\">American Express Business Gold Rewards Card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/business-platinum-card-from-american-express\/\">American Express Business Platinum Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22613,22617\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div 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Strategies for 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-planning-promo-rewards\">Planning Promo Rewards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying Blue announces its Promo Rewards monthly. To maximize your savings: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/flying-blue-promo-rewards\/\">Monitor announcements on the 1st of each month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a Flexible Membership Rewards Balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider Flying Blue Extra for Priority Access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan Your Transfers Based on Promotions<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-combination-with-other-programs\">Combination with Other Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This improvement strengthens the position of American Express Membership Rewards for optimizing your points redemptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li><strong>Flying Blue:<\/strong> Optimal for Europe, Africa, and stopovers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aeroplan:<\/strong> Best for North America and Asia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>British Airways:<\/strong> Excellent for short-haul flights and Ireland<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impact-on-the-canadian-rewards-ecosystem\">Impact on the Canadian Rewards Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This change solidifies American Express&#8217;s dominance in the Canadian travel rewards market. No other issuer can compete with: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li>The diversity of transfer partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The flexibility of transfer ratios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the three major airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, Oneworld)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The generous earning rates of the Cobalt Card<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/points-privileges-partenaires-aeriens-en-1000x1024.jpg\" alt=\"membership rewards airline partners en\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1024\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The improved 1:1 transfer ratio to Flying Blue makes Europe significantly more accessible to Canadian travelers holding American Express cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This development confirms the undisputed position of American Express Membership Rewards as the most flexible rewards program in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22621\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq\">\n\t\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"when_does_the_new_1_1_transfer_ratio_to_flying_blue_come_into_effect_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhen Does the New 1:1 Transfer Ratio to Flying Blue Come into Effect?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The new 1:1 transfer ratio from American Express Membership Rewards to Flying Blue is effective as of January 3, 2026. All transfers made from this date automatically benefit from the improved ratio, with no special action required on your part. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_much_does_a_flight_to_europe_with_flying_blue_cost_now_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow Much Does a Flight to Europe with Flying Blue Cost Now?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>With the new 1:1 ratio, flights to Europe now cost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Economy Class:<\/strong> 25,000 Membership Rewards points one-way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium Economy Class:<\/strong> 40,000 Membership Rewards points one-way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Class:<\/strong> 60,000 Membership Rewards points one-way<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During Promo Rewards (25% off), these rates drop to 18,750, 30,000, and 45,000 points respectively.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_do_free_stopovers_work_with_flying_blue_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow Do Free Stopovers Work with Flying Blue?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Flying Blue allows free stopovers in Paris-CDG or Amsterdam-Schiphol on all award tickets, including Promo Rewards. The stopover can last from a few hours to several months, with no additional points cost. You only pay additional airport taxes. This feature is available on one-way and round-trip tickets, allowing you to visit two European destinations for the price of one.   <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"can_i_use_flying_blue_for_canadian_domestic_flights_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tCan I Use Flying Blue for Canadian Domestic Flights?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, Flying Blue allows you to redeem for domestic WestJet flights in Canada. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calgary-Vancouver: from 12,500 points one-way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calgary-Toronto: from 17,500 points one-way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montreal-Vancouver: from 22,000 points one-way<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This unique option among European programs offers additional flexibility for your domestic travels.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"which_american_express_cards_benefit_from_this_new_ratio_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhich American Express Cards Benefit from This New Ratio?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>All American Express Canada cards that earn Membership Rewards benefit from the new 1:1 ratio to Flying Blue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personal Cards:<\/strong> Cobalt, Gold, Platinum, Green<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Cards:<\/strong> Edge, Business Gold, Business Platinum<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cobalt Card remains the most effective with its 5 points per dollar on food and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_does_flying_blue_now_compare_to_aeroplan_for_europe_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow Does Flying Blue Now Compare to Aeroplan for Europe?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Flying Blue is now more advantageous than Aeroplan for Europe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Class<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Flying Blue<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Aeroplan<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Economy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economy<\/td><td>25,000 points<\/td><td>35,000 points<\/td><td>Flying Blue -29%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business<\/td><td>60,000 points<\/td><td>60,000 points<\/td><td>Draw<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economy (Promo)<\/td><td>18,750 points<\/td><td>35,000 points<\/td><td>Flying Blue -46%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying Blue also offers free stopovers and monthly Promo Rewards, benefits not available with Aeroplan.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"what_are_flying_blue_promo_rewards_and_how_can_you_benefit_from_them_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat Are Flying Blue Promo Rewards and How Can You Benefit from Them?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Promo Rewards are monthly promotions offering 25% (sometimes 50%) off selected Air France or KLM routes. They are announced on the 1st of each month on the Flying Blue website.  To take advantage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monitor monthly announcements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book quickly as seats are limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some promotions require Flying Blue Extra (paid)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discounts are applied automatically during booking<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These promotions can reduce a one-way flight to Paris from 25,000 to just 18,750 points.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/aside>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amex Canada: 1:1 transfer to Flying Blue effective January 3, 2026. 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