Frontier's Revamped Loyalty Program Is Here — and New Members Get 500 Bonus Miles
16.01.2024 - 20:35
/ travelandleisure.com
/ Tyri Squyres
Frontier Airlines has officially rolled out its new loyalty program, giving travelers more ways to earn miles for free flights and qualify for elite status.
“The wait is over!” Frontier’s vice president of marketing, Tyri Squyres, said in a statement. “Now is the time for consumers to ‘Get it All for Less’ by earning free flights and obtaining valuable status quickly and for less.”
In the fall, the low-cost airline first announced that it would revamp its Frontier Miles loyalty program based on consumer spend rather than miles flown. For instance, fliers can now qualify for the lowest elite status level (Silver) with combined spend on Frontier and the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard. In addition, frequent flier members can earn up to 20 miles per dollar spent on completed flights, which the airline touts as the “highest earn rate on total eligible purchases in the industry.”
In turn, Frontier’s reimagined loyalty program offers real money-saving perks for flyers, which can greatly help offset extra fees often associated with low-cost airlines. There are four status tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond), all of which confer free seat assignments, no change or cancellation fees at least 7 days before departure, and more.
With a budget carrier like Frontier Airlines, travelers may be convinced to fly solely based on its ultra-low fares, sometimes comparable to the cost of a bus ticket. But earning elite status and racking up those Frontier miles can be a strategic way for travelers to save even more money as award flights start at 10,000 miles, according to the airline.
To help fliers get a headstart, Frontier is also handing out 500 bonus miles to new members who sign up for a free loyalty account by the end of the day today.
Lastly, the airline has also extended its fast-track promotion to earn Gold elite status. Travelers who have the Frontier credit card and spend at least $3,000 before June 30, 2024, will automatically receive Gold status through the end of the year, good for a free carry-on bag and upgrades to premium eating.