Top-ranked U.S. loyalty programs for 2025 stand out for easier redemptions, ample award seats, and practical perks that can cut the cost of future trips.

In September 2023, Delta Air Lines revamped its frequent flyer program to make it tougher to earn status — a tiered system offering travel privileges based on the reward points earned — only to ...

These rankings take into account three different annual airfare budgets: Light ($459), Average ($3,393), and Frequent ($6,326). As a result, the highest-rated frequent flyer programs are versatile, ...