Articles of category "Frequent Flyer Programs"

An airline frequent flyer program is a service provided by a number of airlines to reward customer loyalty. Travelers enrolled in these programs usually accrue points that correspond to the distance flown on the airline. These points, known also as frequent flyer miles can be then redeemed for free air travel, services and goods, or air travel benefits, like priority bookings or airport lounge access. The first, as well as the largest frequent flyer program is AAdvantage, launched in May 1981.

With the introduction of AAdvantage Program by American Airlines in 1981, a number of airlines started offering frequent flyer programs to reward clients for choosing the airline's services and promote future customer loyalty. The concept behind such programs is that airlines strive to make their customers frequent flyers and lifetime clients. Frequently frequent flyer points are available through using services of other partnering companies of hotel and car rental industry.