APH.com reveals the best airline loyalty schemes
Airport parking specialist Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) has created a comprehensive guide comparing the top airline loyalty schemes, showcasing the best options in 2025.
For frequent flyers, airline loyalty programs can help spending go further with opportunities to unlock free flights, upgrades, and exclusive perks, such as lounge access and priority boarding.
Which airline loyalty program is right for you?
From lounge access and free flights to discounted car rentals and hotel stays, loyalty points can make travel more rewarding while also saving money.
Airlines such as Air France and American Airlines allow members to redeem points not only for flights but also for travel-related perks. The value of loyalty points varies by program, with some offering higher redemption flexibility and others increasing rewards for frequent flyers.
Top-tier choices include Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club and Air Canada’s Aeroplan Business Class, offering some of the best returns at 1.5 pence per point, closely followed by British Airway’s Executive Club ranging between 1-1.5 pence.
Skywards with Emirates (0.48 pence) and Flying Blue with Air France for short-haul economy passengers (0.24–0.4 pence) offer the lowest return value for points. However, with Air France, long-haul business class members of the Flying Blue scheme can earn 2 pence per point, making them a good choice for premium travellers.
When it comes to earning miles or points, travellers have a few options with airlines such as Air Canada, British Airways, and Alaska Airlines reward members for everyday spending, such as shopping and dining. JetBlue, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic stand out with their pooling options, allowing families to combine and build points together.
For flyers looking to get the most out of their journey, the benefits vary depending on the number of points and membership tier. Most airlines such as Air Canada and United Airlines allow members to use points in return for airport lounge access whereas Qatar Airways only extend this to Silver members and Virgin Atlantic for Gold members.
There are also extra perks to enjoy such as additional baggage allowance, free seat selection and priority boarding depending on which member tier travellers qualify for. For example, members of the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club have access to extra hold baggage and priority boarding in the Silver and Gold tiers, but not in the Red tier which includes ‘Advanced economy boarding’.
Some of the other airline benefits including free inflight messaging with British Airways Executive Club and complimentary inflight drinks with the JetBlue’s TrueBlue membership.
Nick Caunter, MD of Airport Parking and Hotels said, “Savvy travellers get the most out of their trips with frequent flyer programs already an important part of their overall travel experience”.
“By creating the APH guide, we hope can help all frequent travellers choose the best loyalty program for their needs.”
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