Bilt rewards members can now match status on KLM, Air France — and score perks on US airlines

There’s a new way to get free elite status with Air France/KLM’s loyalty program, Flying Blue, which offers enticing perks even for U.S.-based fliers. Bilt Rewards, the first-ever loyalty program allowing users to earn points on rent, has launched a new promotion exclusively for its top-tier Platinum status members. By transferring 10,000 Bilt Points to the Flying Blue loyalty program, travelers can then earn 12 months of Flying Blue Gold status. While it’s likely that most US-based travelers won’t fly these European airlines very often, having Flying Blue status can still be quite useful for frequent fliers. Air France and KLM are part of the SkyTeam Alliance, which means elite status holders get a suite of perks when flying on nearly two dozen member airlines, including Delta Air Lines. Travelers looking for more legroom will enjoy getting a 50 percent discount on all Delta Comfort+ seats thanks to Flying Blue Gold status. In addition, they can enjoy SkyTeam priority check-in, extra baggage allowance, and access to SkyTeam airport lounges on international flights — even when flying in economy.<br/>