Frontier Miles Program Details Earning and Redemption

The Frontier Miles program is a free loyalty program offered by Frontier Airlines designed to reward frequent travelers with redeemable miles for award flights and elite status points for enhanced travel benefits. Membership in Frontier Miles allows individuals to accumulate miles and progress through elite status tiers, unlocking various perks that can enhance the travel experience and reduce costs. These benefits include complimentary luggage allowances, priority boarding privileges, and the ability to pool miles with other members. Earned miles can then be redeemed for award travel on Frontier Airlines.

Earning miles and elite status points within the Frontier Miles program is based on a revenue-based accrual system. This means that the number of miles and points earned is directly tied to the dollar amount spent on a ticket, in addition to any ancillary products purchased. The earning rates are further influenced by several factors, including the member's current elite status level, the type of fare purchased (basic fare versus bundled Economy, Premium, or Business fares), and whether the member holds the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard®. Bundled fares, in particular, are structured to yield significantly more miles and points compared to basic fares. For instance, a member with no elite status who purchases a basic fare earns 1 mile and 1 point per dollar spent. This rate increases to 4 miles and 4 points per dollar if they are a cardmember. For bundled fares, a member with no status earns 6 miles and 6 points per dollar, which escalates to 12 miles and 12 points per dollar for cardmembers.

As members achieve higher elite status tiers, their earning potential increases. For example, members who reach the Elite Silver tier, which requires earning 10,000 elite status points, earn 3 miles and 3 points per dollar spent on basic fares. This rate doubles to 6 miles and 6 points per dollar if they are also a cardmember. The program's structure incentivizes higher spending and loyalty by offering escalating rewards for more premium fare selections and through co-branded credit card benefits. The specific earning rates are subject to change and are detailed by Frontier Airlines for members to track their progress and optimize their mileage accumulation strategies. The program aims to provide tangible value to its most frequent customers through a combination of flight rewards and service enhancements.