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2 November 2026 · Club Eurostar, RevolutEurostar to London now costs 10% more points. Revolut is the cheapest way in.Since 29 October a one-way Value ticket to or from London costs 1,100 Club Eurostar points. Routes that skip London didn't change.2 November 2026 · ESTA, United StatesThe ESTA now costs $40.62, and copycat sites still charge moreThe fee went up on 16 October with the US government's yearly inflation adjustment. A refused application costs $10.62.2 November 2026 · Global Entry, Mobile Passport ControlGlobal Entry isn't open to Belgians. Use the free Mobile Passport Control app instead.Dutch and German passport holders can apply for Global Entry. Belgians can't, but from their second ESTA trip the free MPC app gets them into a faster line.2 November 2026 · Flying Blue, Air FranceFlying Blue's cheapest business awards now come without the loungeSince 8 September, Air France and KLM awards come in three fare types. The old saver price is now called Light, and it includes less.2 November 2026 · Amex, Flying BlueDutch Amex points now buy 37.5% fewer Flying Blue milesSince 1 July, Amex Netherlands transfers to Flying Blue at 2:1, the same as Belgium. The UK is 1:1; France and Germany 5:4.
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