Frontier Airlines EarlyReturns has launched what it calls its “Quick Ascent” program. For a limited time, Frontier is waiving the 15,000-mile criteria to achieve Ascent status. Now all you have to do to become Ascent is fax or mail a copy of your latest program from another program.

On top of getting complimentary elite status, through the end of January as a new Ascent member, you will earn 5,000 bonus miles for each of your first three flights on Frontier, for a total of 15,000 miles. Because EarlyReturns’ flight awards start at 15,000 miles, you will have your elite status plus an award ticket.

Some of the privileges that come with Ascent elite status include priority check-in, priority security lines at most airports, complimentary DIRECTV entertainment and exclusive partner offers. Other benefits of the EarlyReturns program include no blackout dates for award travel and walk-up award ticket booking.

To receive your Ascent elite status, email your most recent statement showing your elite status for 2003 to [email protected] or fax a statement to (720) 374-4375.