Air France-KLM Business Class, Up To 6 Seats

If you’re still looking for business class space to Europe this summer, Air France and KLM both have availability on multiple routes. It’s not a ton of space, so I wouldn’t hesitate if you want to book.


Now, let’s get into it!

KLM business class seat, Boeing 787-10

Straight To The Points

Routes:

  • Air France: ATL, BOS, DFW, IAD, JFK, ORD, YUL-CDG
    KLM: ORD, YUL, YYZ-AMS


Operating airline:
Air France-KLM

Class of service: Business class

Dates: July - August 2024

Seats available: 2 (up to 6)

Cabin layout: 1-2-1

Book with (per person, one-way):

  • Air France-KLM Flying Blue: 50,000 miles


Some dates maybe be available to partner programs:

  • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club:

    • Off-peak: 48,500 points

    • Peak: 58,500 points


Taxes/fees (per person, one-way):

  • From U.S.: ~$203

  • From Canada: ~$240

  • From CDG: ~$331

  • From AMS: ~$286


Bank transfer partners:

  • Air France-KLM: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Marriott

  • Virgin Atlantic: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Marriott


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Air France business class seat, Boeing 777-300

Available Dates

Flight Experience


For the best experience, you'll want to find Air France and KLM flights operated by aircraft with a 1-2-1 business class cabin layout. This will provide the most privacy and direct aisle access in addition to a lie-flat seat.

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Flying Blue: Great Rates, Free Stopover, More Award Space

Flying Blue's saver level award rate between the US and Europe is quite good at 50,000 miles one-way. The fact that you can transfer points from Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, and Citi make it easy to earn the miles necessary.

You can include a stopover on a one-way but you'll need to call to book.

Connections on partners will generally increase the award rate.

Virgin Atlantic: Slightly Better On Off-Peak Dates From East Coast

At 48,500 points from the east coast and Chicago, Virgin Atlantic has a slight edge over Flying Blue. However, Virgin doesn’t get access to most space.

Air France business class space for 2.

How To Book


You can pick either Air France or KLM's site and run your search. I use Air France and the process works like this:

  1. Select "Book with miles"

  2. Select "Log in"

  3. Sign into your account

  4. Enter your origin/destination

  5. Enter your travel date(s)

  6. Enter the number of passengers

  7. Enter the class of service

  8. Run the search

  9. Select your flights

  10. Click through to book


Transfers to Flying Blue are generally instant so you don't usually need to worry about award space vanishing. You can call to hold award space or book a stopover. The US number is 800-375-8723.

To put a ticket on hold with Virgin Atlantic, call 800-862-8621.

Final Thoughts


Using 50,000 miles for a one-way business class ticket to Europe is a great way to book. If you haven’t booked your summer trip to Europe yet, I’d lock it in ASAP!

Happy booking!