frequent flier

American  

noun

1. an airline passenger registered with a program that provides bonuses, as upgrades or free flights, based especially on distance traveled.

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Other Word Forms

• frequent-flier adjective

Example Sentences

Whoever is in charge of closing the classroom door for an hour of valuable instruction ought to possess a solid knowledge base and be a critical thinker, not an AI “frequent flier.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr Hibberd believes "we need to temporarily reduce the amount we fly", and advocates a frequent flier levy.

From BBC

If you decided to book a backup flight, he said, you should do it with your frequent flier miles so you can more easily cancel.

From Los Angeles Times

Offered by airlines and other companies for a fee, these services may include perks like personal concierges, assistance with luggage, expedited security access, access to VIP lounges and more—and in many cases you don’t have to be a first-class passenger, frequent flier or premium credit-card holder to book them.

From The Wall Street Journal

If, that is, you are a top-tier Southwest frequent flier.

From The Wall Street Journal