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.
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.