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Has anyone flown 10 million miles?

On July 11, 2011, Tom Stuker took United Airlines Flight 942 from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to become the first United Airlines passenger to have ever clocked up ten million miles.



Yes, the world's most prolific frequent flyer is a man named Tom Stuker, a New Jersey-based car dealership consultant who has flown over 23 million miles on United Airlines alone as of 2026. Stuker reached the 10-million-mile milestone in July 2011, a feat so rare that United Airlines threw a massive celebration and named a Boeing 747 after him. To put 10 million miles into perspective, it is roughly equivalent to 400 trips around the Earth or 20 round trips to the Moon. Stuker achieved this primarily by purchasing an "Unlimited Lifetime Pass" from United in 1990 for $290,000—a pass that the airline no longer offers because it proved to be an incredible financial loss for them. He reportedly spends between 200 and 250 days a year in the air, often taking "mileage runs" just to maintain his status or enjoy the service. His loyalty has earned him a "Titanium" membership card and the ability to have his favorite flight attendants and meals ready on almost any route he takes, making him a living legend in the aviation world.

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Tom Stuker has flown some 23 million miles in three decades, the same as 48 round trips to the moon, but the American says he is not concerned by his carbon footprint. Mr Stuker, dubbed the world's most traveled air passenger, estimates he has spent the equivalent of three of his 69 years on planes and in airports.

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For Tom Stuker, a man from New Jersey, US, this dream became a reality three decades ago when he purchased a lifetime pass from United Airlines for $290,000 (Rs 2.38 crores approximately). Little did he know that this investment would transform his life.

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Program. The program (now re-branded as AirPass) initially enabled passholders unlimited first class travel on any of the airline's flights worldwide. Lifetime membership was priced at $250,000, with the option to purchase a companion pass for an additional $150,000.

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Babies and toddlers under 2 years old aren't legally required to occupy an airplane seat and can instead travel as a lap infant on their parent's ticket. Lap infants are generally free of charge, although you may pay a percentage of the full fare if you're traveling internationally.

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For travelers looking to escape the sky-high travel airfares of summer, a low-cost carrier has a new monthly flight pass that might be a magic ticket. Frontier Airlines has announced a new monthly flight pass where passengers can travel an unlimited amount of flights for $149 a month.

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