If you're watching this reel laughing and dreaming about ditching economy too—here’s your sign to make it happen.

We just flew KLM Business Class and it was chef’s kiss—but we didn’t drop $3,500+ for it. Nope. We pulled off a slick Flying Blue upgrade strategy that saved us thousands.

💼 What You Get Flying KLM Business Class:
Lie-flat seats with plenty of space to stretch out (goodbye knee-to-tray-table ratio)
Gourmet 3-course meals with actual silverware
Lounge access before your flight—snacks, drinks, showers, vibes
Priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling

KLM’s signature Delft Blue house (yes, it’s cute and yes, you’ll want to collect them all)

🔁 The Upgrade Strategy You Need to Know
Here’s what we did:
🎯 Booked economy using just 20,000 Flying Blue points + $100 taxes
💸 The day before the flight, we checked in and were offered a business class upgrade for $634 per person.
✈️ Last year, we used the same trick on Air France—paid $750 for a biz upgrade on a return from Istanbul

💡These tickets go for $3,500+ (and even more during peak weekends like King’s Day), so this move was a major flex on a smart budget.

And those elusive “cheapest” 60,000-point biz redemptions? Challenging to find! Especially if you’re flying on weekends or during high season. This upgrade hack works best:
On mid-week or off-season flights
When you book early and score economy deals using points
When you’re flexible enough to pounce on an upgrade at check-in

🚨 We used Flying Blue miles transferred from our favorite flexible travel points bank that is currently offering a 100,000-point sign-up bonus with a beginner-friendly card that we both have. That’s multiple economy flights or your dream biz upgrade.

These points aren’t just good for KLM or Air France—they work on a wide range of airline and hotel partners too. So if you like having options when you travel, this card is a no-br