I've flown in and out of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) for over a decade now.
Every time I stepped into the parking garage elevator, I would see a sign for the SDF Rewards Frequent Parker Program, and every time I stepped out, I promptly forgot about it.
The signs were everywhere, and I eventually realized I was likely missing out by ignoring them — it took five minutes to sign up for the SDF Rewards program. A few days later, I received a transponder that monitors how frequently I park at the airport. After six trips, I earned enough points to park for free during a weekend trip to New York.
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I am signed up for several free loyalty programs, from McDonald's to Marriott. If I'm being honest, I get just as excited to earn a free Diet Coke as a free hotel night. So why not add free airport parking to the mix?
However, SDF isn't the only airport with a loyalty rewards program; several airports worldwide offer programs where you can earn free parking, meals, lounge access and other rewards. The programs are free to join, so sign up and start earning today.
Much like hotel loyalty and frequent flyer programs, airport loyalty programs reward frequent customers. The more often you visit a participating airport, the more rewards you can potentially earn. It's a win-win situation for both airports and travelers: The programs encourage patrons to spend more time and money in airports, and travelers have the opportunity to rack up freebies and discounts.
Several major and regional airports participate in these free frequent traveler programs, and you aren't limited to solely signing up for your home airport's program — If you regularly transit through any other airports, consider signing up for their loyalty programs as well.
Airport loyalty programs reward travelers with points based on how much money they spend on things such as parking, food and merchandise. You can then use those points on things like:
Keep in mind that each airport loyalty program works differently, though; some get pretty creative with their rewards.
For example, the Fly Lafayette Club at Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) in Louisiana rewards members by entering them into monthly giveaways. Each time you visit the airport and swipe your driver's license or membership card at a designated kiosk, you are automatically entered to win monthly prizes such as meals, merchandise, gift certificates and more.
The GNV Ultimate Road Warrior Club at Georgia's Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) also gives out monthly rewards, which are donated by local businesses such as museums and restaurants. However, once a month, it rewards the passenger who
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