How to Grab Frontier Platinum Status  & Unlimited Companion Passes (Limited-Time Deal)

Frontier is offering an incredible fast-track to Frontier Platinum Status, requiring only 20,000 points (instead of the usual 50,000) by April 30, 2025. The main prize? Unlimited Companion Passes through December 2025, where your companion flies for just taxes and fees (starting at $5.60).

Here’s why this is a big deal.

The Companion Pass benefit is essentially a “buy one, get one for $5.60+” deal on ALL your Frontier flights. Unlike Southwest’s companion pass, you can change your designated companion for each flight, offering incredible flexibility. Think about it – if you regularly fly with family members or friends, you’re essentially getting 50% off every flight.

Key Offers

• 20,000 Elite Status Points by April 30, 2025 only through this promotion
• Elite Platinum Status will be awarded by May 20, 2025, and will remain valid through December 31, 2025
• Elite Platinum members receive an Unlimited Companion pass.
  • Unlimited use
  • Flexible companion designation
  • Just pay taxes (starting at $5.60) for your companion
  • Works on any Frontier flight (except GoWild! bookings)

Important fine print to watch for:

1. Must opt-in before starting to earn points
2. Points from retroactive flights won’t count
3. Need to register at least 24 hours before flights
4. Must book companion during initial reservation
5. Both travelers need Frontier Miles accounts

Frontier Airlines Fast-Track Elite Status: Worth The Rush?

Frontier Airlines is offering an unprecedented fast-track to Elite Platinum status through April 30, 2025, requiring just 20,000 Elite Status Points – a 60% reduction from the usual 50,000 points requirement. Let’s analyze if this deal is worth pursuing.

The Math Behind Point Earning

• Base earning: 10 Elite Status Points per dollar on flights
• After reaching Silver (10,000 points): Increases to 12x points
• Total spending needed without status: Approximately $1,833
  • First $1,000 at 10x = 10,000 points
  • Remaining $833 at 12x = 10,000 points

How to Reduce the Cost of Earning Platinum Status

However, there’s a smarter way to play this game. The Frontier Airlines World Mastercard is arguably the secret weapon in this status challenge. The card immediately grants Gold status with your first purchase, boosting your flight earning rate to 14x. When you combine this with the card’s own earning rate, you’re looking at 15x Elite Status Points on flights. This dramatically reduces the spending requirement and makes the goal much more attainable for the average traveler.

• Instant Gold status with first purchase
• 14x Elite Status Points on flights
• Additional 1x Elite Status Point on card spending
• 3x points on dining purchases
• When combined with flight purchases: 15x Elite Status Points total

Is Platinum Status Worth The Effort?

The current benefits package is solid:

• Free carry-on and checked bag for member AND companions
• Premium seat selection benefits
• Priority Boarding Zone 1
• Pet-in-cabin fee waiver ($99 value per direction)
• 50% off Discount Den membership
• Ability to gift Silver status

But here’s what really catches my attention: starting mid-2025, Platinum members will receive Unlimited Companion travel privileges. This is a game-changing benefit where your companion pays only taxes and fees (starting at just $5.60). For couples, families, or anyone who regularly travels with a partner, this benefit alone could justify the effort to earn status.

There are some important caveats to consider.

You must register before you start earning points, there’s no retroactive credit, and points take 48-72 hours to post to your account. The status is valid through December 31, 2025, so timing your qualification strategy is crucial. 

It’s also worth considering Frontier’s route network and whether it aligns with your travel patterns before committing to this challenge.

Concluding Thoughts

For frequent Frontier flyers or those in cities with good Frontier coverage, this is an exceptional deal. The ability to earn Platinum status with just 20,000 points makes this particularly attractive. Even if you only use the companion pass a few times, the savings could be substantial.