Frontier Miles
Estimated value: 0.8¢ per mile
Frontier Miles is the loyalty program for Frontier Airlines (F9), a Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier. Frontier has restructured multiple times — the program rewards frequent flyers with status tiers (Elite, Silver, Gold, Diamond) and benefits like seat upgrades and waived bag fees for status members. Miles earn on Frontier flights and a co-branded Barclays credit card. Key context: Frontier is known for very low base fares with fees for everything else (bags, seat selection, carry-ons). Miles are best used for upgrades and redemptions on Frontier metal. No interline or transfer partner program. Best for: frequent Frontier flyers who can leverage status benefits to offset fees, and for leisure travelers in Frontier's primary markets.
Which cards help most with Frontier Miles elite progress, and how they fit into a status-focused strategy
Earn Frontier Rewards and Airline benefits
Co-Branded Credit Cards
0.8¢
per mile (baseline)
Frontier Miles redeem for Frontier flights at dynamic pricing. Points value varies — typically 0.5–1¢/point. Best value: use miles for upgrades or award flights on routes with high base prices (transcon, peak holiday travel). Avoid redeeming for flights where the cash price is already very low — Frontier's base fares are often cheaper than award pricing. "Go Wild" all-you-can-fly pass is a separate product (not points-based). Miles expire after 12 months of inactivity.
Frontier Airlines World Mastercard (Barclays): - 5x on Frontier purchases - 3x on restaurants - 1x everywhere else Status earning: - Miles and flight segments both count toward elite status - Card spending earns Elite Qualifying Miles toward status Tips: Elite status on Frontier includes free carry-on, seat upgrades, and waived change fees — significant value for frequent Frontier flyers who would otherwise pay these fees.