Passengers of Frontier Airlines can sign up for the Frontier Miles programme. While some frequent flyer schemes reward customers on money spent, Frontier rewards on miles flown, with one point awarded for each mile. Passengers can also acquire points by shopping with Frontier's travel partners, such as cruise operators, car rental companies, and hotel chains or by using the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard.

Unlike other airline loyalty schemes, Frontier Miles points are only redeemable for airfare. While this might seem limiting, buying flights with points generally offers the best value.

Racking up enough points unlocks elite status for Frontier passengers. The first of these - Elite 20k - starts at 20,000 points and offers a range of perks, including priority boarding, seat assignment and a free carry-on.

One of the unique features of this loyalty programme is family pooling. This allows a group of up to eight Frontier passengers to collate their points to achieve better perks. The only condition is that at least one of the members must have Elite status.

Frontier airlines offer four different types of ticket. Customers that sign up to Frontier’s ‘bargain den’ for $59.99 per year can get the best deals on flights.

Basic (booked through third parties only)

 Allocated seats
 Stretch seating upgrades from $15 per flight*
 No refunds
 No priority services
 Checked-in bags cost from $20
 Flight change fee $100
 Name change fee $100

Economy

 Allocated seats
 Stretch seating upgrades from $15 per flight
 No refunds
 No priority services
 Checked-in bags cost from $20
 Flight change fee $50
 Name change fee $50

Classic

 Select seating
 Stretch seating upgrades available from $5 per flight
 No refunds
 No priority services
 Two checked-in bags free
 Flight change fee $25
 Name change fee $50

Classic Plus

 Select seating
 Stretch seating
 Fully refundable
 Priority services
 Two checked in bags free
 Free flight changes
 No name change fee
 Free beverages

*Stretch seating offers extra legroom as well as more reclinable seats