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đ¸ Get 80% More Flying Blue Miles or 60% More WestJet PointsâBut Should You?
This week in travel rewards news: Flying Blue is back with an 80% bonus on miles, and WestJet is offering 60% more points. We break down when buying points is actually worth it and when to walk away.

Everyoneâs handing out bonuses⌠but whereâs the real value?
In This Issue:
đ¨ 80% Flying Blue Bonus
âď¸ 60% WestJet Points Bonus
đŤ Chexy Deals: Business class to Amsterdam, Lisbon and Athens
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đ¸80% Flying Blue Bonus! Is Buying Flying Blue Miles Worth It Right Now?

Air FranceâKLMâs Flying Blue program is back with another buy-miles promo, this time offering up to an 80% bonus when you purchase miles. Letâs break down what this means, and whether itâs worth jumping on before the offer ends June 25.
đ§Ž The Offer
Depending on how many miles you buy, hereâs what youâll get:
Buy 4,000 to 10,000 miles â 60% bonus
Buy 12,000 to 22,000 miles â 70% bonus
Buy 24,000+ miles â 80% bonus
This isnât the most generous Flying Blue has been (weâve seen 100% bonuses before), but itâs still a solid offer if the timingâs makes sense for you!
When Does It Actually Make Sense?
If youâre just buying miles for fun, skip it. But if youâre:
Topping off your account for a flight youâre ready to book
Seeing a redemption that gives you 2.5â2.75 cents per mile or more in value (in Canadian dollars)
âŚthen this could be a great opportunity.
With the 80% bonus, your cost per mile works out to about 2.31 cents CAD (after exchange and taxes). So, if you can find a redemption that gives you more value than thatâsay, a $600 flight for 20,000 miles (which would be 3¢/mile) youâre ahead. â
Final Thought
Yes, better bonuses might come later. But if youâve got a reward flight in mind now and youâre a few thousand miles short, this deal could be your ticket (literally).
Just remember: miles are non-refundable, so make sure youâve found your dream flight before you hit âpurchase.â
Let me know if you want help finding a high-value redemption, Flying Blue Promo Rewards are often goldmines đ
đ° 60% WestJet Points Bonus. Should You Buy? Probably Not. Hereâs Why.

WestJet is back with a limited-time deal where you can get a 60% bonus when you buy their points. Sounds like a steal, right? Not so fast. While some airline loyalty programs make buying points a smart move, WestJet Rewards doesnât usually fall into that category. Letâs break down whatâs going on and when (if ever) itâs worth it.
đŤ The Offer: What You Get
Between now and June 25, 2025, WestJet members can buy points and score up to a 60% bonus, as long as they buy at least 2,500 points.
Normally, WestJet sells points at 2 cents each (CAD). With the 60% bonus, youâre getting them for about 1.25 cents per point, before taxes. On paper, thatâs a solid discount. But thereâs a catch.
đ¤ So⌠Is It a Good Deal?
In most cases, not really.
Thatâs because WestJet points are tied to a fixed value, theyâre worth exactly 1 cent per point when you use them toward flights. Unlike programs like Aeroplan or Avios, where you can get outsized value for redemptions, WestJetâs system is super straightforward.
So if youâre buying something for 1.25 cents thatâs only worth 1 cent, youâre essentially losing money. Add in Canadian taxes (GST/HST), and the cost climbs even higher.
There are some rare edge cases, like when you need to top up your account to grab a Member Exclusive Fare, but even then the savings are pretty minimal.
A Quick Example
Letâs say you want to book a flight that costs $475 with a Member Exclusive Fare, but you only have $250 worth of WestJet points in your account. Youâd need to buy about 16,000 more points during this promo for $210 (with taxes), just to unlock the discounted fare.
After allâs said and done, you might save around $18 but youâd miss out on earning points and your purchase wouldnât count toward elite status. Itâs a lot of work and money for a small return.
Final Verdict: Skip It (Probably)
Unless youâre in a very specific situation where topping up your points helps you unlock a Member Exclusive Fare youâre ready to book right now, this promotion just doesnât offer much value.
Youâre better off using a credit card like the WestJet RBCÂŽ World Elite Mastercard to earn points on everyday purchases, and that route often includes big welcome bonuses and extra perks like companion vouchers and free checked bags.

Check out these awesome deals you definitely don't want to miss if you're thinking about travelling in the next few months!
Toronto (YYZ) âĄď¸ Lisbon (LIS)
Cost: 60,000 (Business Class)
Dates: November 23rd, 2025
Book: Here
Toronto (YYZ) âĄď¸ Newark (EWR) âĄď¸ Amsterdam (AMS)
Cost: 64,200 (Business Class)
Dates: August 11th, 2025
Book: Here
Toronto (YYZ) âĄď¸ Warsaw (WAW) âĄď¸ Athens (ATH)
Cost: 70,000 (Business Class)
Dates: June 20th, 2025
Book: Here
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