Frontier’s first transfer partner: Rove adds Frontier Miles with 25% transfer bonus – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash)
Rove has expanded its transfer network to include Frontier Miles, marking the first time the credit card-free loyalty program has connected directly to an airline. The move gives members a new redemption path for flights on the Denver-based budget carrier. A limited-time 25% transfer bonus runs through July 31 and improves the standard 1:1 ratio to 1:1.25.
Why the Addition Matters for Travelers
Frontier Airlines has operated without transferable rewards partnerships for years, which limited options for earning its miles outside of direct flights or purchases. Rove now fills that gap by allowing members to move points into Frontier Miles accounts. This development arrives as Rove continues to grow its partner list in the roughly one year since its launch. The change affects travelers who already fly Frontier routes across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Those routes often feature lower fares, and the new transfer option provides another way to cover them with miles. Redemption values for Frontier Miles typically sit near 1.3 cents each according to recent valuations.
How the Transfer Bonus Works
Members can transfer Rove points to Frontier Miles at the standard 1:1 rate at any time. Through the end of July the 25% bonus lifts that exchange to 1:1.25, meaning every 1,000 Rove points become 1,250 Frontier Miles. The window creates a short period of enhanced value for anyone planning Frontier travel soon. Rove’s only prior transfer partner, Marriott Bonvoy, operates at a 3:1 ratio that many members find less attractive. The Frontier connection therefore stands out as a more efficient option for airline redemptions. Transfers remain subject to the usual processing times and any minimum thresholds the programs set.
Earning and Using Rove Points
Rove members accumulate points through everyday spending, travel bookings, and hotel stays. Select properties allow earnings of up to 28 points per dollar spent, and some hotels permit double-dipping with their own loyalty programs. These earning rates give members flexibility before they decide where to transfer points. Frontier Miles redemptions focus on domestic and regional flights rather than premium international awards. Travelers who frequently use Frontier can compare award prices directly against cash fares to decide whether a transfer makes sense. Those seeking higher-value international options may still prefer Rove’s other 18 partners, which include programs such as Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
What Matters Now
Rove continues to position itself as a flexible alternative for travelers who want to earn and move points without tying rewards to a specific credit card. The Frontier addition broadens that flexibility while the bonus remains available. Travelers can check both programs’ award charts to determine whether the current window aligns with upcoming trips.
