5 obscure FlyingBlue awards you may have overlooked

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FlyingBlue is a program that doesn’t typically get much of my focus. But there is definitely some potential here that is left untapped.

FlyingBlue has some unique geography and pricing nuances that savvy travelers can exploit. For example, Israel and some other North African countries are classified as Europe. This means that when the promo awards (one of the best uses of these miles) roll around, you can actually fly to Tel Aviv for less.

One of the major bummers is that many partners levy serious fuel surcharges, especially KLM and AirFrance, the two carriers associated with the FlyingBlue program. Still, there are some interesting options where it may be worth forking over some cash to save a significant number of…

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