Alfursan vs Flying Blue: which loyalty program wins?

We score Alfursan and Flying Blue on the same five factors — earning rate, redemption value, partner network, ease of use, and point expiry — to help you choose the right program for how you actually spend.

Verdict

Alfursan is best for Frequent flyers, while Flying Blue is best for Frequent flyers.

Skip Alfursan if Occasional travellers - miles expire after 24 months, and skip Flying Blue if Anyone seeking elite status without flying.

Overall rating

	Alfursan	Flying Blue
Overall rating	3.6 / 5	3.8 / 5
Earning	3.0 / 5	3.0 / 5
Redemption	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Network	3.0 / 5	5.0 / 5
Ease of use	4.0 / 5	3.0 / 5
Expiry	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 5

Earning structure

Alfursan	Earn miles based on flight distance and cabin class — from 25% of miles flown on Economy Saver up to 250% in First Class. Also earn miles via co-branded credit cards (Al Rajhi, Riyad Bank, Alinma, SNB, BSF, SAB, AmEx) and SkyTeam partner airlines.
Flying Blue	Members earn Flying Blue Miles on flights with Air France, KLM, Transavia, Aircalin, Air Europa, Kenya Airways, TAROM, and the 19+ SkyTeam alliance partners including Saudia, Delta, Korean Air, China Eastern, Garuda, ITA Airways, China Southern, and Aeromexico. Earn rate by status: Explorer 4 Miles/Euro, Silver 6/Euro, Gold 7/Euro, Platinum 8/Euro, Ultimate 9/Euro. XP (Experience Points) for tier qualification are earned only on flights — Silver requires 100 XP, Gold +180 XP, Platinum +300 XP. XP earnings depend on distance and cabin class. Non-alliance partners include Japan Airlines, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic, GOL, and Etihad. Hotel partner ALL Accor allows seamless earning across both programs. No Saudi bank issues a Flying Blue co-branded credit card.

Redemption structure

Alfursan	Redeem for SAUDIA and SkyTeam award flights starting at 4,500 miles (one-way domestic Economy), cabin upgrades from 3,750 miles, extra baggage, and lounge access. Miles expire if a user is not active for 2 years.
Flying Blue	Miles redeem for award flights on Air France, KLM, all SkyTeam partners, and non-alliance partners (Japan Airlines, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic, GOL, Etihad). Award pricing is moderately dynamic - less than US programs but more than Avios. Monthly Promo Rewards offer 25-50% discounts on selected award routes - a uniquely member-friendly feature. Members can also redeem for cabin upgrades (including World Business Class on long-haul KLM/Air France), seat upgrades, hotel stays (ALL Accor primarily), car rentals, and experiences. La Première (Air France First Class) redemptions are restricted to Platinum and Ultimate members. A 70 Euro change/cancellation fee applies to most awards; waived for Platinum and Ultimate.

Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy

	Alfursan	Flying Blue
Number of partners	0	0
Partners	—	—
Number of tiers	3	5
Top tier	Gold “Elite Plus”	Ultimate
First-tier qualification	20 flights	100 points
Point expiry	24 months inactivity (reset on earn)	24 months inactivity (reset on earn)

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