Ultimate guide to Frontier Miles: How to earn and redeem miles, elite status and more

With its discount fares and robust frequent flyer program, Frontier Miles can offer great value for frequent Frontier Airlines travelers.As a Frontier Miles member, you can earn miles and elite status. Frontier elite status offers multiple perks to make your travels more enjoyable and less expensive, including complimentary luggage, priority boarding and the ability to pool your miles. You can then redeem your miles for award travel.Here's an overview of how the program works.How to earn Frontier points and milesThe interior of a Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo. DAVID SLOTNICK/THE POINTS GUYThe Frontier Miles program is free to join. It offers two types of rewards: miles, which are redeemable for award flights, and elite status points, which are used to reach elite status tiers and get perks like free bags and seat selection.Let's take a look at the many ways to earn Frontier miles and elite status points, such as by making eligible Frontier purchases, spending on the carrier's cobranded credit card and making transactions with Frontier's partners.Earn points and miles on eligible Frontier purchasesUnder its revenue-based mileage accrual system, Frontier Miles allows you to earn b...