Turn Your Rent into Flights Home
For developers, engineers, and remote workers in Europe flying home to Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, India, or anywhere Air France serves.
Real Story: €24,000 in expenses = One free Lagos flight per year
I'm a Nigerian software engineer in France. Here's how I turned my everyday spending into flights home using one credit card and zero complexity.
The Simple System
You're already spending €1,500-€2,500/month on:
- Rent
- Groceries
- Utilities
- SaaS subscriptions (GitHub, AWS, domains, etc.)
- Phone, internet, transport
What if that spending could cover your €600-€1,200 flight home?
It Works Like This
- Get the right credit card: American Express Air France-KLM (30,000 mile welcome bonus)
- Use it for regular expenses: Everything you'd buy anyway (pay in full monthly)
- Accumulate Flying Blue miles: 1 mile per euro spent
- Book during Promo Rewards: 50,000 miles = round-trip to Lagos (or your city)
Result: Your flight home costs just €150-€200 in taxes instead of €800-€1,200.
Check Amex Card Offer →Why This Works for Developers
- Low overhead: 5 minutes/month to track, no complex juggling
- Predictable spending: Your rent and subscriptions don't change
- One route optimized: You fly the same city pair 1-3 times per year
- Tech-friendly: All your SaaS expenses earn miles
Start Here
New to this? Read my full story with real numbers, screenshots, and the exact steps:
Lagos to Paris and Back: How I Fly Home Free as a Developer
Want details on the card? Read the full review:
American Express Air France-KLM Card Review
Want to understand Flying Blue? Start here:
Complete Flying Blue Guide for Beginners