Flying Blue (Air France) and points transfer out of the program

[SAM77]

Hi guys, I have some points with Flying Blue and I want to get them out of the airline and into some hotel program. I was forced to fly with the airline some time ago and going forward I do not want to maintain this account but at the same time do not want to lose the points. How can I get them out of FB and into something like Hilton or SPG or anywhere else more useful.

 

[Tannin]

Basically, it's impossible. The program sucks! Next time credit to DL instead of AF or KL.

If you have 25K you can use them on Qantas for a domestic flight in Australia. Anything less and say goodbye to them (or look at whether there's any charity options).

 

[Supersonic Swinger]

Accordingly to this - InsideFlyer.com: Mileage Converter - there are only 6 airline programs around the world which will let you convert their miles out of their program (other than the ones you can convert at www.points.com), Aeromexico (which only converts to a Mexican hotel program), Air Canada Aeroplan, AA (for which you need a US Diners card), Hawaiian, Icelandair and Virgin Atlantic.