{"id":16734,"date":"2022-10-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passkit.com\/blog\/?p=16734"},"modified":"2024-06-21T13:04:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T13:04:56","slug":"airline-loyalty-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passkit.com\/blog\/airline-loyalty-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Airline Loyalty Programs: 12 Tips to Delight Frequent Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Airline customers love to earn miles. According to research<\/a>, 82% state they enjoy airline loyalty programs, while 81% cherish their rewards. Showing care about your consumers is the best way to gain their trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no wonder major airlines like United Airlines encourage customers to join their loyalty programs. They invite both occasional and business travelers to collect miles and earn points with a promise of rewards like access to special airport lounges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, launching your airline loyalty program<\/a> can be time-consuming and costly. A custom loyalty app can take your IT team months to develop. They then need to test the app, fix issues, launch it and ensure it runs smoothly daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PassKit offers a more accessible and cost-effective solution. You can quickly design a loyalty program<\/a> to attract travelers. All without custom app building<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our digital loyalty platform integrates with Google Pay<\/a> and Apple Wallet. Using mobile wallets<\/a> ensures your customers don\u2019t miss out on points and creates a connected customer experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PassKit enables you to manage flights<\/a>, boarding passes<\/a>, and loyalty cards to make traveling more enjoyable. Reduce the use of paper and leverage technology to digitalize your airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this article, we will discuss airline loyalty programs, help you improve travelers\u2019 experience, and explain how to use PassKit instead of building a custom loyalty app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are airline loyalty programs or frequent flier programs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Airline loyalty programs, also known as frequent flier programs (FFPs), are marketing tools that reward customers and foster their loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers join a loyalty program to collect points and miles. They must fly with the airline to do so. Of course, the more travelers fly, the more incentives they get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initially, customers could only collect points when they bought a ticket. Today, however, the best frequent flyer programs allow customers to use their airline partners\u2019 services to earn points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, let\u2019s say your airline collaborates with hotel chains, car rentals, or restaurants. You can strike a deal to ensure your frequent flyers benefit when they pay for their services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the goals of airline loyalty programs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Airline loyalty programs produce substantial revenue for companies such as Delta Air Lines. According to Statista<\/a>, the Delta Air Lines SkyMiles program generated $2.8 billion in 2020. The American Airlines AAdvantage, in comparison, generated $2.9 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best frequent flyer programs leverage rewards to attract customers and increase sales. One research shows<\/a> that 43% of consumers spend more on products or services when they have a loyalty card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a member of an airline loyalty program gives customers the most desirable reward\u2014free flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With airline loyalty programs, you can<\/p>\n\n\n\n