{"id":131682,"date":"2024-01-11T16:00:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=131682"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:52:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:52:27","slug":"frontier-revenue-based-elite-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/airlines\/frontier-revenue-based-elite-status\/","title":{"rendered":"Frontier Implements Revenue-Based Earnings and Overhauls Elite Status"},"content":{"rendered":"

Frontier Airlines has implemented sweeping changes to its loyalty program, Frontier Miles. Along with moving to a revenue-based system, travelers can expect a new tier of status and different benefits within the program. But does this make sense on an airline where people are trying to spend as little as possible?<\/p>\n

Here's everything you need to know about the Frontier Miles overhaul, which is now live.<\/p>\n

Frontier Moves to Revenue-Based Earnings<\/span><\/h2>\n

Frontier previously awarded bonus miles and elite status based on the distance you've flown with the airline. This earning method had become increasingly rare, as nearly all U.S. airlines have shifted to revenue-based rewards instead. This approach grants you bonuses based on how much you spend. Not to be left out, Frontier just switched to revenue-based earnings as of January 9, 2024.<\/p>\n

What's odd about this is that Frontier is a low-cost airline, so spending less money is inherent\u00a0<\/i>to flying with the airline. Unlike full-service airlines, which can offer you benefits like international business-class upgrades and lounge access, Frontier's elite status mostly just waives the additional fees it tends to levy. But it's hard to complain about fewer fees if you're a Frontier loyalist.<\/p>\n

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So, what does it look like now that Frontier made the jump to revenue-based earnings? Rather than earning miles for how far you fly, you'll earn miles for almost every dollar you spend with Frontier and its partners<\/a>. At present, you'll earn miles on the following Frontier purchases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Airfare (Base fare)<\/td>Checked bags<\/td>Bicycle fee<\/td>Electronic commerce charges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GoWild! passes and fees<\/td>Early boarding<\/td>Flight flexibility<\/td>Pet fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Discount Den fees<\/td>Web check-in<\/td>Priority boarding<\/td>Reward redemption fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Customer interface charge<\/td>Seats<\/td>External reservation handling charges<\/td>Airport agent assistance charges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carry-on bags<\/td>Antlers fee<\/td>Chat agent booking charges<\/td>Overweight checked baggage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

And to note, the miles you'll earn when subscribing to GoWild! and Discount Den are awarded at a fixed rate dependent on your elite status tier<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Exactly how many miles you'll earn on each eligible charge depends on your level of elite status:<\/p>\n