Elite Silver
Included- Group 4 Boarding
- Priority Customer Care
- Family Pooling
FrontierMiles
Understand how FrontierMiles are earned, how Elite Status works, what changes in 2027, and the difference between Status Points and Travel Miles.
Frontier World Mastercard
Cardmember
Basic FareBasic booking
Bundled FareEconomy, Premium or Business
SubscriptionsGoWild! + Discount Den
Miles + Pointsearned per $1
1X
6X
6X
Ancillary purchases, such as additional bags or seat selection, earn at the applicable rate for the fare type purchased.
Elite Status FAQs
Elite Status is an elevated tier of membership within an airline’s loyalty program. Frequent flyers and customers who spend significant amounts on cobranded credit cards can be rewarded with additional perks when they travel. These perks may include things like seat upgrades, added flexibility, and exclusive offers.
You can earn Elite Status by earning a certain number of Status Points during a calendar year. Status Points are different from Travel Miles, which can be redeemed for award flights.
Elite Silver15,000points annually beginning 1/1/2027
Elite Gold25,000points annually beginning 1/1/2027
Elite Platinum50,000points annually
Elite Diamond75,000points annually
Frontier occasionally offers promotions that allow members to receive temporary Elite Status through challenges, credit card sign-up offers, or other promotions. Terms can vary significantly between offers, so it’s important to understand how earning requirements and expiration dates may differ from traditionally earned Elite Status.
Status Points used to qualify for Elite Status are counted beginning January 1 each year and reset the following January 1. Qualifying flights completed by December 31 count toward the previous year’s qualification. When you earn Elite Status, it lasts through the end of the following calendar year. For example, if you earn status in March 2028, it will remain valid through December 2029. If you earn the required number of Status Points again during 2029, your status will then continue through December 2030. Promotional status received through a credit card offer, challenge, or other promotion may have different expiration rules and is not considered traditionally earned status for these purposes.
Benefits included with Elite Status
For 2027, these benefits are included with Elite Status on all bookings. Swipe the cards on mobile to compare tiers.
Elite Gold
Included- Group 1 Boarding
- Carry On Bag
- Priority Customer Care
- Family Pooling
Elite Platinum
Included- Group 1 Boarding
- Carry On Bag for all passengers on booking
- 50 lb Checked Bag for all passengers on booking
- 2 One-Time-Use Companion Certificates
- Pet In Cabin Fee Waiver
- Priority Customer Care
- Family Pooling
Elite Diamond
Included- Preboarding
- Carry On Bag for all passengers on booking
- 2× 50 lb Checked Bags for all passengers on booking
- Unlimited Companion Travel
- Pet In Cabin Fee Waiver
- Priority Customer Care
- Family Pooling
Benefits that require a bundle
Beginning January 1, 2027, these Elite Status benefits do not apply to Basic Fare bookings. Purchase an Economy, Premium, or eligible higher bundle to unlock the status benefits below.
Elite Silver
Bundle Required4 HOURSComplimentary UpFront or First seating upgrade window
- No Change or Cancel Fee*
- Preferred Seat at booking (member only)
- Complimentary UpFront or First seating upgrades 4 hours before departure (member only)
Elite Gold
Bundle Required8 HOURSComplimentary UpFront or First seating upgrade window
- No Change or Cancel Fee*
- Premium Seat at booking (member only)
- Complimentary UpFront or First seating upgrades 8 hours before departure (member only)
Elite Platinum
Bundle Required18 HOURSComplimentary UpFront or First seating upgrade window
- No Change or Cancel Fee*
- Premium Seat at booking (up to 8 passengers on booking)
- Complimentary UpFront or First seating upgrades 18 hours before departure (member only)
Elite Diamond
Bundle Required24 HOURSComplimentary UpFront or First seating upgrade window
- No Change or Cancel Fee*
- Premium Seat at booking (up to 8 passengers on booking)
- Complimentary UpFront or First seating upgrades 24 hours before departure (member only)
*No Change or Cancel Fee is included with all bundle purchases regardless of Elite Status.
$15,000
Estimated qualifying spend needed at 1 Status Point per $1.
This is a simple estimate using the earning rates shown above and your current Status Point balance. Promotions, non-spend Status Points, posting timing, and future program changes can affect the actual amount needed.
While often earned in the same way, Status Points and Travel Miles serve different purposes and have different expiration rules.
Status Points
Travel Miles
Think of them as…
Elite Status progress
Rewards currency
Used for
Reaching Elite tiers
Booking award flights
Can you spend them?
No
Yes
Reset annually?
Yes
No*
Status Points
Status Points are an annual count toward your Elite Status achievement. They are earned at different rates depending on what you purchase and may post to your account at different times.
Status Points ARE
- earned on flight purchases for the member
- earned on add-on purchases for the member
- earned on subscription purchases for the member (Discount Den + GoWild! Pass)
- earned by daily spend on your Frontier Airlines World Mastercard ($1 = 1 Status Point)
- an annual indicator of your achieved Elite Status; Status Points reset to 0 on January 1 annually
Status Points ARE NOT
- spent on award flights
- earned as part of promotions, including credit-card sign-up bonus miles
- earned on purchases of flights, add-ons, or subscriptions for others
Travel Miles
Unlike Status Points, Travel Miles are redeemed for award flights. While you may earn Travel Miles with the same types of activity, they are used differently.
Travel Miles ARE
- earned on flight purchases for the member
- earned on add-on purchases for the member
- earned on subscription purchases for the member (Discount Den + GoWild! Pass)
- earned by signing up for the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard
- earned by daily spend on your Frontier Airlines World Mastercard (1–5x per $1)
- spent on award flights for the member or friends and family
Travel Miles ARE NOT
- an indicator of Elite Status
- reset annually; unlike Status Points, your Travel Miles balance only decreases when miles are spent or expire
- permanent regardless of activity; Travel Miles expire after one year of no qualifying account activity
*Travel Miles do not reset each January 1. The expiration rule shown here reflects the information carried over from the previous How To GoWild guide.