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The Best Frequent Flyer Programs to Join in 2025 and Beyond, Ranked

The Best Frequent Flyer Programs to Join in 2025 and Beyond, Ranked

A new study says these are the best frequent flyer programs of 2025 and beyond, even if you're not actually a frequent flyer.

September 14th, 2025

The Best Frequent Flyer Programs to Join in 2025

Loyalty programs aren’t all created equal. Some airlines offer better rewards, easier redemptions, and real perks that make your miles worth collecting. If you’re considering joining a program in 2026 to start earning upgrades (or at least priority boarding), you’ll want the one that gives you the most value.

Here’s our ranked guide to the top frequent flyer programs to join this year.

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G U I D E

14 Stunning Waterfalls to Visit This Fall

From New York to Washington, these waterfalls pair peak color with easy hikes and epic views.

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T O - D O

SEPTEMBER EDITION

Stay Here

12 haunted hotels you can actually book for Halloween.

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Speak Up

10 European capitals where residents speak better English than you.

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Get Inspired

Mickela Mallozzi on creating an Emmy-winning travel series through dance and culture.

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World Cup

Where to eat, play, and stay in San Francisco for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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N E W S

What Was Found at the Bottom of Lake Tahoe

A camera just reached 1,600 feet deep for the first time ever. Here’s what it revealed.

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E V E N T S

Swiss Cows in Flower Crowns

Fall in Switzerland means goats, flower-crowned cows, and alpine traditions worth traveling for.

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S P O N S O R E D

8 Reasons to Travel to Penticton In the Fall

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VISIT PENTICTON

Summer magic lingers in Penticton, BC, but minus the summer crowds. From lakeside adventures to laid-back vineyards, fall might be the perfect season to go.

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