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💸 Get 80% More Flying Blue Miles or 60% More WestJet Points—But 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.

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Everyone’s handing out bonuses… but where’s the real value?

In This Issue: 

🏨 80% Flying Blue Bonus

✈️ 60% WestJet Points Bonus

🛫 Chexy Deals: Business class to Amsterdam, Lisbon and Athens

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💸80% Flying Blue Bonus! Is Buying Flying Blue Miles Worth It Right Now?

Air France–KLM’s Flying Blue program is back with another buy-miles promo, this time offering up to an 80% bonus when you purchase miles. Let’s break down what this means, and whether it’s worth jumping on before the offer ends June 25.

🧮 The Offer

Depending on how many miles you buy, here’s what you’ll get:

  • Buy 4,000 to 10,000 miles → 60% bonus

  • Buy 12,000 to 22,000 miles → 70% bonus

  • Buy 24,000+ miles → 80% bonus

This isn’t the most generous Flying Blue has been (we’ve seen 100% bonuses before), but it’s still a solid offer if the timing’s makes sense for you!

When Does It Actually Make Sense?

If you’re just buying miles for fun, skip it. But if you’re:

  • Topping off your account for a flight you’re ready to book

  • Seeing a redemption that gives you 2.5–2.75 cents per mile or more in value (in Canadian dollars)

…then 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 that—say, a $600 flight for 20,000 miles (which would be 3¢/mile) you’re ahead. ✅

Final Thought

Yes, better bonuses might come later. But if you’ve got a reward flight in mind now and you’re a few thousand miles short, this deal could be your ticket (literally). 

Just remember: miles are non-refundable, so make sure you’ve found your dream flight before you hit “purchase.”

Let me know if you want help finding a high-value redemption, Flying Blue Promo Rewards are often goldmines 👀

💰 60% WestJet Points Bonus. Should You Buy? Probably Not. Here’s 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 doesn’t usually fall into that category. Let’s break down what’s going on and when (if ever) it’s worth it.

🛫 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, you’re getting them for about 1.25 cents per point, before taxes. On paper, that’s a solid discount. But there’s a catch.

🤔 So… Is It a Good Deal?

In most cases, not really.

That’s because WestJet points are tied to a fixed value, they’re 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, WestJet’s system is super straightforward. 

So if you’re buying something for 1.25 cents that’s only worth 1 cent, you’re 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

Let’s 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. You’d need to buy about 16,000 more points during this promo for $210 (with taxes), just to unlock the discounted fare.

After all’s said and done, you might save around $18 but you’d miss out on earning points and your purchase wouldn’t count toward elite status. It’s a lot of work and money for a small return.

Final Verdict: Skip It (Probably)

Unless you’re in a very specific situation where topping up your points helps you unlock a Member Exclusive Fare you’re ready to book right now, this promotion just doesn’t offer much value.

You’re better off using a credit card like the WestJet RBC® 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!

  1. Toronto (YYZ) ➡️ Lisbon (LIS)

    • Cost: 60,000 (Business Class)

    • Dates: November 23rd, 2025

    • Book: Here

  1. Toronto (YYZ) ➡️ Newark (EWR) ➡️ Amsterdam (AMS)

    • Cost: 64,200 (Business Class)

    • Dates: August 11th, 2025

    • Book: Here

  1. Toronto (YYZ) ➡️ Warsaw (WAW) ➡️ Athens (ATH)

    • Cost: 70,000 (Business Class)

    • Dates: June 20th, 2025

    • Book: Here

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