Frontier Elite Status 2025: Tiers, Perks, and How to Earn Them Faster

Frontier Airlines may be an extremely low-cost airline, but its Frontier Miles Elite Status program in 2025 offers benefits that can save frequent flyers significant money and hassle. Think free baggage, seat upgrades, and even unlimited companion passes at the highest tier. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down all four elite tiers — Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond — and their benefits.

What is Frontier Elite Status?

The Frontier program awards elite status based on spending—you earn elite points for every dollar spent on Frontier flights and ancillary services. Earn enough Elite Status Points during the calendar year, and you’ll reach a new status. Requirements for status in 2025:

• Elite Silver: 10,000 Elite Status Points (≈ $1,000 of spend)
• Elite Gold: 20,000 Elite Status Points (≈ $2,000 of spend)
• Elite Platinum: 50,000 Elite Status Points (≈ $5,000 of spend)
• Elite Diamond: 100,000 Elite Status Points (≈ $10,000 of spend)

Once you earn a given status, you keep it for the rest of that year and all of the next. For example, if you hit 20,000 points in mid-2025 (Gold status), you’ll enjoy Gold perks through December 31, 2026. Keep in mind that at the start of each year, your qualifying points reset to zero, so you’ll need to re-qualify annually to maintain or upgrade your status.

Benefits of Frontier Elite Status (By Tier)

One of the best parts of Frontier’s elite program is that many benefits apply not just to you, but to everyone on your reservation – perfect for families or groups traveling together. Below, we break down each Elite tier in 2025 and the valuable perks you get at each level.

Note: Higher tiers include all the perks of the previous tier, plus more.

Elite Silver (10k points)

Even at the entry Silver tier, Frontier waives a bunch of fees and throws in some comfort perks that can immediately offset the cost of flying:

• No change or cancel fees (when modifying tickets ≥7 days before departure) for you and everyone on your booking. This flexibility means you can book those cheap fares without fear of hefty penalties if plans change.
• Free standard seat selection at booking for the elite member. You won’t pay to pick a regular seat in advance, avoiding the “random middle seat” fate.
• Free preferred seat selection at check-in, when available, for the member. Preferred seats have more legroom (like exit rows); as a Silver, if there’s one open at check-in, it’s yours at no charge.
• Priority boarding (Zone 2) for you and everyone on your reservation. You’ll board earlier than general passengers, ensuring space for your carry-on in the overhead bins (and a head start to your seat).
• Priority customer care via dedicated online chat.
• Family pooling option to share miles. You can combine miles with family or friends, making it easier to redeem free flights.
• 20% earning bonus on Frontier – You earn 12x miles (and 12x Elite points) per dollar spent with Frontier instead of the standard 10x. This accelerates your progress to the next status and pads your redeemable miles balance for award flights.

Elite Gold (20k points)

Gold is where the perks really step up. Elite Gold members get everything from Silver, plus key additions that tackle those pesky extra fees Frontier is known for:

• Free carry-on bag for the member on every flight. No more paying $50-$60 each way for a carry-on – Gold lets you bring your overhead suitcase at no cost, which is huge on a low-cost airline.
• Priority boarding Zone 1 for the Gold member (your travel companions still board Zone 2). You’ll be among the first on the plane.
• Free seat selection on any seat type: You can choose a Preferred seat at booking (extra legroom) for yourself, and even snag Premium seats at check-in if they’re available. Essentially, Golds can pick nicer seats without paying – including Frontier’s extra-legroom “Stretch” seats when available.
• Complimentary “UpFront Plus” upgrade within 4 hours of departure. UpFront Plus is Frontier’s quasi-business class: extra legroom in the front rows with an empty middle seat next to you for more space. If any of these seats are free shortly before takeoff, Gold members can move up and enjoy a much roomier ride.
• 40% earning bonus on Frontier – Golds earn 14x miles/points per $1 spent, accelerating your journey to even higher status.

Notably, with Frontier planning to introduce actual first-class seats by late 2025, Gold members will be eligible for complimentary first-class upgrades when those become available. That means Gold status could have you flying in a true first-class recliner seat on Frontier’s future flights – a new level of comfort on an ultra-low-cost carrier!

Elite Platinum (50k points)

Platinum status is a major sweet spot for die-hard Frontier flyers, unlocking almost all the remaining fees and even more exclusive perks. On top of all Silver and Gold benefits, Elite Platinum members receive:

• Bring a friend FREE, anytime – Starting mid-2025, Platinum elites get a companion pass for unlimited. This means you can bring a companion on any Frontier flight you take, paying only taxes and fees for their ticket. It’s like having a permanent “Buy One, Get One” deal on airfare – a huge monetary value if you travel with a partner or family!
• Free carry-on and checked bag for you and everyone on your reservation. Yes, not just you – your travel companions (up to 8 on the same reservation) also get one free carry-on and one checked bag each when flying with you.
• Group Zone 1 boarding – You and everyone on your booking all board in Zone 1, first on the plane. Enjoy empty overhead bins and a smooth boarding with your whole crew.
• Free seat selection for everyone in your party – Standard or Preferred seats at booking for all passengers on your reservation, and Premium seats at booking for you (the Platinum member) as available. Additionally, at check-in you can grab any Premium seats for your companions if they’re open. Essentially, your entire group can sit in the nicest seats without paying extra.
• Upgrade to UpFront Plus 12 hours before departure if seats are open. As a Platinum, you get priority for those spacious UpFront Plus seats half a day before the flight – a better chance to snag the best seat on the plane for free.
• No pet fees for carry-on pets in cabin. Platinum members’ in-cabin pet travels free (normally ~$99 fee), subject to space availability for pets.
• 50% off Discount Den membership. Frontier’s Discount Den is a fare club that gives you access to lower ticket prices and deals. Platinums get it half-price (and if you already have a Den subscription, they’ll cut the renewal fee by 50%).
• Gift Silver status to a friend/family each year. Every December, Platinum members are granted one Silver Status Pass to give away to someone else, effective for the full following year.
• 60% earning bonus on Frontier – Platinums earn 16x miles/points per $1 spent. Your Frontier purchases generate miles 60% faster than a regular member’s, helping you rack up free flights (and inch toward top-tier Diamond).

Elite Diamond (100k points)

Diamond status is Frontier’s pinnacle, geared for the truly frequent (or big-spending) traveler. It includes every benefit of lower tiers, often extended to your whole party, and adds a few final flourishes for the ultimate Frontier experience:

• Two free checked bags for you and everyone on your reservation. Diamonds bump the free checked baggage allowance from one to two bags each, which is ideal if you travel heavy or with sports gear. (Platinum covered one free bag – Diamond doubles it.)
• Fully refundable tickets for you and your companions on the same reservation. This is huge: if your plans change, you can get your money back (as long as you cancel more than 24 hours before departure) – a benefit virtually unheard of on low-cost carriers. Diamond members’ bookings are essentially flex tickets at standard fares.
• Free Discount Den membership. While Platinums get 50% off, Diamonds pay $0 – Frontier’s fare club membership is on the house as long as you hold Diamond status.
• Gift Gold status to someone each year. Diamonds can elevate a friend or family member to Gold status every year – a fantastic gift equating to free carry-on bags, seat upgrades and more for your lucky designee.
• Priority “first boarding” for you and your entire party. You won’t even wait for Zone 1 – Diamond members essentially pre-board alongside families and military. You and your travel buddies will always be first down the jetway, making boarding a breeze.
• Upgrade to UpFront Plus 24 hours before departure. Diamond members get the earliest shot at claiming those UpFront Plus seats (with extra space and empty middle) – a full day before the flight, virtually guaranteeing you the best seat onboard if you want it.
• 100% earning bonus on Frontier – Diamonds earn the maximum 20x miles/points per $1 spent. In other words, you double the rewards for every dollar, supercharging your Frontier Miles balance for free flights.

In short, Elite Diamond makes flying Frontier as seamless and perk-filled as flying a mainline carrier’s first class, but without the premium price tag. Free changes, fully refundable fares, no fees for baggage or seats, priority everything – and you can bring lots of people with you under those benefits.

Earn Frontier Elite Status

After hearing about those perks, you’re probably wondering how to climb the ladder. Earning Frontier elite status is straightforward: it’s all about accumulating Elite Status Points by spending money with Frontier or its credit card.

Here are the main ways to earn:

Flying on Frontier

For every qualifying $1 you spend on Frontier’s website (airfare, plus any extras), you earn 10 Frontier miles + 10 Elite Status Points as a base member.

This includes not just the flight ticket price, but also things like baggage fees, seat selection fees, Discount Den membership, the GoWild! all-you-can-fly pass, etc. – basically any purchase on FlyFrontier.com now earns points.

For example, a $200 round-trip flight would net 2,000 points toward status for a standard member. If you already hold status, you earn even more: Silver members get 12 points per $1, Gold 14 per $1, Platinum 16 per $1, and Diamond 20 per $1.

In 2024, Frontier improved this earnings structure by simplifying the process of achieving elite status, taking into account every dollar spent—even on additional services such as baggage and seat upgrades, not just the base ticket price.

Everyday Spending on the Frontier Mastercard

Frontier offers a co-branded credit card (Frontier Airlines World Mastercard) that can turbo-charge your status earning. You earn 1 Elite Status Point for every $1 spent on the card – anywhere, on any purchase. There’s no cap, so in theory one could earn top-tier Diamond just by putting $100k of spend on the card in a year. While it’s probably not worth spending that much just for status, this card is a powerful tool: it means you can progress toward Frontier elite status even when you’re not flying.

Use the Frontier Mastercard for all your Frontier purchases and daily expenses to double-dip – you’ll earn Frontier Miles (redeemable points) and Elite Status Points simultaneously.

Limited-Time Promotions or Status Challenges

Frontier occasionally runs promotions to accelerate status earning. For example, in early 2025 they offered a fast-track: earn 20,000 points by April 30, 2025 to get Platinum status for the rest of the year (versus the usual 50,000 points requirement). These promos can drastically lower the bar if timed right. Always keep an eye on Frontier’s news or emails for any announced shortcuts to status. Similarly, Frontier sometimes offers status matches, which leads us to…

Fast-Track Frontier Elite Status

1. Keep an eye out for Status Match offers

Frontier occasionally tries to win over loyal customers of other airlines by offering Status Match for a fee. For example, at the end of 2025, Frontier announced a $69 status match initiative, allowing people with any status on Southwest, JetBlue, Alaska, or Spirit to purchase Frontier Elite Gold status for $69 (no verification required) and keep it until the end of 2026.

These offers are typically time-limited (the $69 promotion was valid until September 2025) and require proof of your status with another airline. If you qualify, this is probably the best $69 you can spend — free baggage allowance and savings on a single trip can easily exceed that amount.

2. Leverage the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard

The Frontier credit card doesn’t just earn you miles; as mentioned, it earns 1 Elite Status Point per $1 spent. Casual Frontier flyers can put everyday spending on this card to reach 10k or 20k points and lock in Silver or Gold status without even boarding a plane.

Frontier has been running a promotion for new cardmembers: get instant Elite Gold status upon approval and first purchase, and keep it for 12 months if you spend $3,000 in the first 90 days. That’s an incredibly quick way to enjoy Gold perks (free carry-ons, seat upgrades, etc.) for a year, just by using your new card aggressively for a few months.

The card also grants some travel benefits automatically – like two free checked bags on Frontier flights just for being a cardholder – which overlap with elite perks. This means even before you hit elite status, the card itself mimics some Silver/Gold benefits, easing your travels.

3. Purchase a GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass

Frontier’s GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass is a pass that allows you to take unlimited flights on Frontier for a fixed price (you only pay taxes/fees for each flight). The pass itself is not a status product, but purchasing a GoWild pass gives you elite status points for the cost of the pass.

For example, if a GoWild annual pass costs $999, the purchase itself earns you about 9,990 points — almost enough to get Silver status right away (since you get 10 points for every dollar spent).

4. Frontier Promotions and Partnership Programs

In addition to major promotions such as status matching, Frontier occasionally offers seasonal bonuses (such as double or triple points periods) or partnership programs that can increase your earnings.

Remember that every purchase with Frontier counts—even something as small as a last-minute Discount Den membership or FlyFrontier gift card can earn you the last few points you need to reach Silver or Gold status. Strategically planning your spending with these opportunities in mind can give you an edge.

Bottom line

Frontier Elite status in 2025 offers many benefits that offset the typical drawbacks of flying a budget airline. It’s easier to earn status now, as every dollar counts, and by taking advantage of Frontier’s card and promotions, you can reach the next level faster. For those who frequently travel on a budget, Frontier’s elite program can provide tremendous value, turning cheap fares into truly comfortable travel without additional fees.

So, if you fly Frontier regularly (or intend to start), it’s worth striving for this elite level.