Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard
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The only US card that earns Flying Blue XP toward elite status.
Welcome Bonus
Under review
Current claim suppressed
Spend Requirement
Under review
Annual Fee
Under review
Last recorded terms remain in the history below
Credit Score
700+
(Good-Excellent)
Historical Offers Chart
Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 70,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Spend: $2,000 → $3,000Plus 100 XP toward Flying Blue elite status | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2024-09 | 70,000 | $2,000 in 3 mo | Bonus increased: 50,000 → 70,000Elevated 70k offer | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2023-01 | 50,000 | $2,000 in 3 mo | Earliest recordWorld Elite Mastercard era | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
Primary-source verification log
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 3xAir France, KLM and Flying Blue purchases
- 1.5xEverything else
Last Recorded Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦New applications are issued as the Air France KLM Visa Signature since March 2026, same fee and earning, existing World Elite Mastercards converted automatically
- ✦Anniversary bonus miles each cardmember year
- ✦XP grants that accelerate Flying Blue Silver and Gold status
- ✦No foreign transaction fee
Why it earns its spot
- +Flying Blue monthly promo rewards make these miles cheap to redeem
- +100 XP is a real head start toward status
- +Modest $89 fee
Where it costs you
- −1.5x everyday earning is mediocre for an $89 card
- −Flying Blue adds surcharges on some partner awards
The Compound Verdict
Flying Blue is one of the best transatlantic programs going, and this is the only US card that feeds it XP as well as miles. The 70k offer is near the historical high. Earn the bonus, keep it for the XP and anniversary miles, and put everyday spend elsewhere.
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