Spirit Airlines and its Free Spirit program is great for those who domestically travel within central, southern, and eastern America such as in New York, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, and Dallas. The program is also great for those who fly to Caribbean and Latin American destinations.
You earn miles with every flight with Spirit Airlines and when you make purchases with the airline’s MasterCard. Spirit Airlines also has partnerships with some restaurants, car rental agencies, and hotels. These points can be used to pay for any of these services as well.
Free Spirit also has retroactive accumulation of points, allowing you to earn points within 30 days from flying. Members are also often treated to exclusive promotions and offers while having different ways to enter elite status. Its elite membership, however, has fewer benefits than other programs and the miles you earn sometimes can take a while to be credited. You also don’t want to be inactive for too long because you lose miles if your account is inactive for three months.
When choosing the right frequent flyer program for you, consider three things: (1) where you fly from, (2) where you often fly to, (3) and what establishments you often patronize. This will allow you to accumulate as many points as possible without having to change your preferred airline, hotel, or even vendor or retailer. Remember that every passenger is different so you need to know what works best for you, since this may not necessarily be the case with others and vice-versa.