Frontier Airlines EarlyReturns
Frontier Airlines EarlyReturns is a frequent flier program for passengers of Frontier and Midwest Airlines. Both are operating units of Republic Airways Holdings and will be merged into a single entity, bearing the Frontier name.
EarlyReturns miles are earned primarily by flying with Frontier. Members can also earn points through a Frontier branded MasterCard. Partnership agreements earn miles when members stay at a Marriott or rent a car through Hertz. It is allowable to purchase, gift, and transfer miles.
The EarlyReturns loyalty program originated in February, 2001, and the program survived a 2008 bankruptcy of Frontier Airlines. In the fall of 2010, Midwest Miles members will be fully integrated into EarlyReturns.
Award reservations are made through the program website. Tickets for award travel are only issued electronically. EarlyReturns offers some of the lowest award targets in the business. Coach tickets within the U.S. require only 25,000 miles. Redeem 35,000 miles for a seat to Mexico. A partnership with Virgin Atlantic Airways even allows for global awards travel.
EarlyReturns designates two premium member tiers. The Ascent Level exists for passengers who fly 15,000 miles during a calendar year. Benefits include a 25% mileage bonus on all flights and priority boarding. The Summit Level rewards those members who fly 25,000 miles in a year with 50% mileage bonuses and extra checked baggage. |
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| URL: Frontier Airlines EarlyReturns Homepage |
| Customer Service contact number: US: 866-263-2759 |
| Validity: Unredeemed mileage accumulated in a member's account will expire at the end of the 24 months after the last accrual or redemption activity date. |
| Miles/Points transferable to other members?: No. |
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| Level | Benefits | Activity needed |
| EarlyReturns Ascent | - Free DIRECTV service
- 25% mileage bonus on Frontier flights.
- Priority check-in and boarding
- Preferred seating assignments.
- Priority lines at most airport security checkpoints.
- Exclusive Ascent Customer Service toll free number
- 2 complimentary checked bags | You will reach the Ascent Level by earning 15,000 Frontier flight miles or 20 Frontier flight segments per calender year. | | |
| EarlyReturns Summit | - 50% mileage bonus on Frontier flights.
- Standby fee waived the day before, the day of and the day after on return flights.
- Complimentary on board alcoholic beverages
- Exclusive Summit Customer Service toll free number.
- Guaranteed reservations on a Frontier flight when you purchase an unrestricted Y-Class ticket at least 72 hours prior to departure.
| By earning at least 25,000 Frontier flight miles or flying 30 Segments with Frontier Airlines per calender year, you will receive the Summit Level benefits. | | |
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08.19.2011: Earn Double Miles for every trip you take between Kansas City and Houston or Las Vegas, November 1 through December 17, 2011. (Valid until: 12.17.2011) 08.16.2011: Earn Double Miles for every trip you take between Denver and Palm Springs, November 17 through December 17, 2011. (Valid until: 12.17.2011) All News Articles
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Airlines Hotels Car Rental The Travelcards give you a quick overview of earning possibilities of this frequent flyer program. Print the Travelcards to take them with you on your journey or have them ready when booking your travel. |
| Earn Miles with these partners | Type | Remarks / Ratio |
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| Alamo | Car rental | 50 EarlyReturns Miles per day |
| Courtyard by Marriott | Hotel | |
| Fairfield Inn by Marriott | Hotel | |
| Frontier Airlines | Airline | 1 EarlyReturns Miles per flown Mile |
| Hertz Car Rental | Car rental | 50 EarlyReturns Miles per day 500 miles total for rentals of five or more days |
| Horizons by Marriot Vacation Club | Hotel | |
| JW Marriott | Hotel | |
| Marriott Hotels | Hotel | |
| Marriott Vacation Club | Hotel | |
| Midwest Airlines | Airline | 1 EarlyReturns Miles per flown Mile |
| National Car Rental | Car rental | 50 EarlyReturns Miles per day |
| Renaissance Hotels, Resorts & Suites | Hotel | |
| Residence Inn by Mariott | Hotel | |
| Springhill Suites by Mariott | Hotel | |
| Supershuttle | Car rental | 50 EarlyReturns Miles per rental |
| Towneplace Suites by Mariott | Hotel | |
| Transfer Points from ... to Frontier Airlines EarlyReturns | Ratio |
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| Amex Membership Rewards (US) | 1000 Membership Rewards Points = 1000 EarlyReturns Miles |
| Marriott Rewards | 10000 Points = 2000 EarlyReturns Miles |
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