Friends,

If you’re a Southwest Rapid Rewards member, there’s an opportunity worth at least knowing about: Frontier Airlines is offering Elite Gold status for a $40 fee, good through December 31, 2025. (frontier.getstatus.com)

The big upside is that it’s open to any Rapid Rewards member whose account was opened before April of this year—no special elite status or flying history required. Just $40 and you're in.

Here’s what Frontier Gold gets you:

• Free carry-on bag (normally a material upcharge)

• Complimentary seat selection at booking

• Zone 1 boarding

• Priority customer care

• Eligibility for upgrades to premium seats (like UpFront Plus, Frontier’s new extra legroom product)

For Dallas-based travelers, like me, this could be surprisingly useful: Frontier flies nonstop to a handful of places—and Frontier has very low fares.

That said, I’m personally not planning to go for it this time around. Not because it’s a bad deal (I actually think it’s a strong value if you’re even considering flying them), but because I simply don’t have any upcoming trips on Frontier. And $40 is still $40 if you’re not going to use it.

If you do have plans—or you’re open to giving Frontier a try—this could really be worthwhile. The extra perks are game-changing on their otherwise low-cost tickets.

Just note: this promo isn’t brand new, but it is scheduled to end Wednesday. So if you want to jump in, now’s the time to do it.

You can apply (or read more) here: Frontier Elite Gold Status Match.

Fly well.

Links

Investigation details on the crash of American 5342 at DCA.

Marriott acquires hotel chain CitizenM; Gary Leff advises status-matching.

Why some airlines are investing in first class again.

Speaking of: Etihad is offering first class on their new A321LRs.

American and JetBlue are really over this time.

Newark shut down today due to an ATC malfunction in Philadelphia.

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