Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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Frontier Elite status expires on December 31 of the year after you earn it. For example, if you earn status in June 2025, it will be valid through December 31, 2026. To obtain a particular status level and enjoy its perks, you need to meet the qualifying requirements from January 1 to December 31.
How to Keep Frontier Miles Status
The expiration extends each time you requalify by earning the required number of Elite Status Points in the calendar year after you earn the status. So, if you requalify at any point in 2026, your new expiration will be December 31, 2027.
How to Requalify for Frontier Status
To requalify for Frontier Elite status, you need to earn enough Elite status points each year. You earn Elite status points through eligible purchases made on FlyFrontier.com or with the Frontier Airlines Credit Card. If you want to learn more, check out WalletHub’s review of the Frontier Miles program.
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When do Frontier miles expire?
Frontier miles expire after 12 months of account inactivity. To prevent your miles from expiring, earn or redeem miles regularly and use any unredeemed rewards before closing your account.
When Frontier Miles Expire
- After 12 months of account inactivity, meaning no earning or redemption.
- When you close your account without redeeming any unused miles.
- When Frontier closes your account due to program rule violations or fraudulent activity.
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Frontier miles are worth about 0.85 cents each, on average, which means 10,000 Frontier miles have a value of around $85. Keep in mind that the value of Frontier miles depends on how they are redeemed, so each mile can be worth up to 1.47 cents, especially when redeemed for Frontier flights.
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How does Frontier Miles Elite Status work?
Frontier Miles Elite Status is a way of rewarding loyalty to the airline with extra perks. There are 4 tiers—Elite Silver, Elite Gold, Elite Platinum, and Elite Diamond—each offering unique perks, such as free seat selection, a free carry-on bag, and priority boarding. To qualify, you must earn at least 10,000 Elite Status Points, which are awarded at a rate of 10 points per $1 spent on eligible purchases made at Flyfrontier.com.
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