Yes, airline loyalty is worth it if you can concentrate spend and flights with one airline (or alliance) and you’re chasing benefits tied to spend, not just miles flown.
What changed (the zero-click truth):
- Many programs now reward how much you spend more than how often you fly.
Worth it when:
- You fly the same carrier repeatedly from the same hub, and status actually improves your trip (bags, seats, same-day changes).
- You can use points sooner rather than hoarding (devaluations and dynamic pricing make “save forever” riskier).
Not worth it when:
- You’re price-first and bounce airlines each trip.
- You’ll never reach the thresholds where perks kick in.
Last Updated: 18th Feb , 2026.