Choice Hotels International, renowned for its Choice Privileges rewards program, has joined forces with Air France-KLM in a groundbreaking global partnership. This alliance presents a world of possibilities for Choice Privileges’ 65 million members, enabling them to convert their points into Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles at a rate of 5,000 points for 1,000 miles.
This collaboration opens up a multitude of travel options for Choice Hotels customers. They can utilize their miles to book reward tickets on Air France’s 167 routes, KLM’s 165 routes, and Transavia’s 100 routes, spanning a vast array of destinations across Europe, North Africa, Asia, and beyond. With Choice Hotels boasting over 300 properties in Europe alone, including notable hotels like Zenitude Hôtel la Valadière Ascend Hotel Collection in Montpellier and Quality Hotel Hampstead in London, travelers have a wide selection of accommodation choices.
Beyond flight tickets, Flying Blue Miles offer an array of additional benefits. Members can enjoy cabin upgrades, access to airport lounges, in-flight dining experiences, and increased baggage allowances. They also gain access to exclusive perks from various online retailers through the Flying Blue Store, enhancing their overall travel experience.
Commenting on the partnership, Nick Bosworth, Director of Marketing, Brand and Loyalty at Choice Hotels EMEA, expressed, “Choice is committed to providing members worldwide with unparalleled opportunities to redeem their hard-earned points at over 7,000 hotels globally. Our collaboration with Air France-KLM is a testament to this commitment, unlocking even greater value for our 65 million Choice Privileges members internationally.”
Benjamin Lipsey, SVP Customer Loyalty at Air France-KLM, added, “With over 20 million members globally, we are constantly evolving our Flying Blue member value proposition. We are delighted to partner with Choice Hotels to ensure Choice Privileges members can benefit from our comprehensive Flying Blue reward options, including reward tickets and upgrades.”
Air France-KLM joins Choice Privileges’ growing roster of airline partners, including United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Qantas, Spirit Airlines, Air Canada, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Virgin Australia, and Turkish Airlines. Choice Privileges members can earn points for eligible stays at over 7,000 hotels worldwide, encompassing Cambria®, Clarion®, Clarion Pointe®, Comfort®, Econo Lodge®, Everhome®, MainStay Suites®, Quality®, Rodeway Inn®, Sleep Inn®, Suburban Studios®, and Ascend Hotel Collection® properties across Europe, the Middle East, North and South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. In the Americas, members can also accrue points at Radisson Individuals®, Radisson Collection®, Radisson Blu®, Radisson, Radisson RED®, Park Plaza®, Park Inn by Radisson®, and Country Inn & Suites® by Radisson properties.
