Airline loyalty program(FFPs)

What is frequent flyer programs(FFPs)?

¨Frequent flyer or loyalty programs(FFPs) allow passengers to accumulate points or miles, each time they travel with a certain airline or partner airline ¨These points or miles can be exchanged for:-

1. A free ticket.

 2. A free companion ticket.

3. An upgrade to a business or first class ticket.

4. Other non air travel awards.

Every airline sets different names for their frequent flyer programs some of the examples are such as:

Ø Air India = “ Flying returns”.

Ø Lufthansa airlines = “ Miles and More”.

Ø Japan airlines = “ Jal Mileage Bank”.

Ø Thai airways = “ Royal Orchid Plus”.

How do frequent flyer programs work?

¨The traditional way frequent flyer programs worked was to offer air miles rewards. The longer (more miles) your flight, the more mileage points you accumulated. Although many airlines still have air miles reward schemes as a way to reward loyal passengers, there is another frequent flyer trend to watch out for. Some airline loyalty programs now work on a “get points for the amount you spend” basis. So instead of rewarding how far you travel, you’re rewarded based on how much money your flights cost. This trend is apparently set to continue over the next few years, so bear that in mind when you research your frequent flyer options!

Frequent flyer programs in India

Frequent flyer programs in Foreign

• Frequent flyer programs offer a range of features and benefits to suit all kinds of travelers, which means there isn’t really one “best” option. From earning and using points to enjoying extra perks with silver, gold and platinum status. All frequent flyer programs offer you points or miles for flights with the main partner airline.

• The number of points you earn for each flight is based on factors such as the flight distance, fare class, connections or codeshare segments that are part of your trip and even the cost of the ticket in some cases.
• All frequent flyer programs allow you to use points for reward flights. Most also allow you to use points for flight upgrades, although there are often more rules and requirements for this option.
• The more you fly with an affiliated airline, the more status credits you’ll earn. This status is your key to unlocking a growing number of frequent flyer benefits, such as additional points, lounge access, extra checked baggage allowances, priority check-in, and complimentary flight upgrades.

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