Flying Blue vs Miles & More — compared in 2026
Air France/KLM Flying Blue versus Lufthansa Miles & More: which programme delivers more when redeeming and when selling? All rules, fees and values side by side.
| Feature | Flying Blue | Miles & More |
|---|---|---|
| Official transfer | ja | ja |
| Family pooling | ja | ja |
| Gift points | ja | ja |
| Award for others | ja | ja |
| Processing time | Instant to 72 hours depending on program and account status. | Instant to 72 hours depending on program and account status. |
| Transfer fees | Some programs charge a per-transaction fee for transferring points between members. Check the official terms. | Some programs charge a per-transaction fee for transferring points between members. Check the official terms. |
| Minimum transfer | 1,000 miles (typical) | 1,000 miles (typical) |
| Expiry rules | Miles typically expire after 18–24 months of account inactivity unless status is held. | Miles typically expire after 18–24 months of account inactivity unless status is held. |
| Currency | Miles | Miles |
| Region | Europe | Global |
Our verdict
Flying Blue has the cheapest Europe awards thanks to monthly Promo Rewards, Miles & More the deeper business-class availability out of German hubs.