1. Frontier Airlines Revamps Loyalty Program
Frontier Airlines has introduced significant changes to its loyalty program, making it more rewarding for travelers.
2. New Earning Opportunities
With the new program launching in 2024, travelers can now earn up to 20 miles for every dollar spent, along with the introduction of new loyalty tiers.
3. Details of the Frontier Miles Program
In its latest announcement, Frontier Airlines revealed the creation of a lower status tier, designed to help flyers accumulate miles more quickly. Barry Biffle, CEO of Frontier Airlines, stated, “We are thrilled to announce some exciting new ways for our customers to ‘Get it All for Less’ when they fly with us. The new FRONTIER Miles program is like no other loyalty program in the airline industry.”
4. New Status Levels for 2024
Travelers can look forward to a revised four-tier system:
- Silver: New status level at 10,000 miles
- Gold: New Elite 20K status at 20,000 miles
- Platinum: New Elite 50K status at 50,000 miles
- Diamond: New Elite 100K status at 100,000 miles
5. Mileage Earned by Spending
Travelers will earn:
- Silver: 12 miles per $1 spent
- Gold: 14 miles per $1 spent
- Platinum: 16 miles per $1 spent
- Diamond: 20 miles per $1 spent
6. Perks Across Tiers
Each status tier will include valuable benefits:
- Free seat assignment and priority boarding starting at Gold status
- No change or cancellation fees up to seven days before departure
- Free carry-on bag upon attaining Gold status
- Free checked bag and free pet-in-cabin for Platinum status and above
- Gift options of status tiers for Diamond and Platinum flyers
7. Industry Context
The changes to Frontier’s loyalty program come after notable adjustments within the industry, including Southwest Airlines’ recent efforts to simplify status earning. Consequently, the competitive landscape among airlines continues to focus on providing better loyalty rewards.
