These are the Best Frequent Flyer Programs to Join

With air travel back on the rise, savvy travelers are looking to find the best deals to catch up on long-lost vacation time.

To help travelers make the best decisions for their wallets, personal finance website WalletHub ranked the best frequent flyer programs for 2021 from the ten largest domestic airlines.

The report examined 21 key metrics, ranging from the value of a point or mile to blackout date policies.

Here are the best frequent flyer programs, according to the report’s findings:

1. United Airlines – MileagePlus
   Best for: Overall, Airline & Partner Coverage
2. Alaska Airlines – Mileage Plan
   Best for: Redemption Policies & Partner Coverage
3. Delta Air Lines – SkyMiles
   Best for: Most Additional Features
4. American Airlines – AAdvantage
   Best for: Airline Coverage
5. Hawaiian Airlines – HawaiianMiles
   Best for: Rewards value at $24.19 per $100 spent & redemption policies

To find out which airline miles program is best for you, try out WalletHub’s frequent flyer miles calculator.