Air France-KLM Tops Ranking of Airline Rewards Programs for Second Consecutive Year

Air France-KLM's Flying Blue tops the ranking of airline rewards programs for the second consecutive year, followed by American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. The rankings are based on over 22 million searches on point.me, with American Airlines jumping from 6th to 2nd place and Alaska Airlines rising to 3rd place. Delta Air Lines surprisingly ranked 4th among US carriers, while EgyptAir Plus and Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Club ranked lowest globally.

Air France-KLM's Flying Blue loyalty program has retained its position at the top of the global airline rewards programs ranking for the second consecutive year. The rankings, released by point.me, a leading rewards travel search platform, are based on extensive data analysis, including over 22 million searches and 500 million search results [^NUMBER].

Flying Blue, which serves as the joint loyalty program for Air France and KLM, achieved a score of 92.38 out of 100, excelling in categories such as ease of earning miles, partner opportunities, and redemption experience. The program's strong performance is attributed to its strategic focus on expanding its transfer partners and optimizing award inventory versus pricing [^NUMBER].

American Airlines AAdvantage, which jumped from 6th to 2nd place, saw significant improvements in its ability to earn miles, particularly through its partnership with Citigroup Inc. This partnership has made it easier for consumers to earn miles and hold award flights online [^NUMBER].

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan rose to 3rd place, reflecting its flexibility in allowing members to select their preferred method for earning award points. The program offers members the option to choose between distance flown, ticket price, or number of flight segments, with the ability to adjust preferences annually [^NUMBER].

Delta Air Lines, despite its strong presence in the US market, ranked 4th among US carriers, indicating that while it remains a significant player, it faces intense competition from other loyalty programs [^NUMBER].

EgyptAir Plus and Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Club ranked lowest globally, highlighting the competitive landscape of airline rewards programs and the varying levels of satisfaction among travelers [^NUMBER].

The rankings provide an independent look at how airline programs compare on earning, redemption, and overall value, helping travelers make strategic decisions about where to invest their loyalty points. The comprehensive analysis by point.me offers insights into the evolving dynamics of airline rewards programs and their response to consumer preferences and market conditions.