✈️ Why Elope Exists: Flexibility Without Compromise
Sep 24, 2025
There’s something slightly absurd about booking flights in 2025.
We can order dinner from our phones, work from a beach, and stream an entire series in the time it takes to boil pasta — yet somehow, booking a flight still feels like a puzzle you didn’t ask to solve.
Tabs open. Prices changing mid-search.
One airline wants £40 just to pick a seat, another for a bag of crisps.
And the “cheap” flight? Oh, that one leaves at 4 a.m. from an airport you’ve never heard of — and we instantly know which “London” one came to mind, don’t we?
Elope exists because travel shouldn’t be this complicated.
It should feel like booking a break, not building a spreadsheet.
💡 Travel’s Biggest Problem: It Punishes Flexibility
The travel industry hasn’t really caught up with how people actually live.
It’s still built for frequent flyers and package-holiday planners — not for people who just want to travel when it suits them.
Prices change daily, loyalty schemes are confusing, and flexibility usually means paying more.
That’s backwards.
So, we built something better — a subscription that gives you your miles upfront and lets you use them whenever you’re ready.
No blackout dates.
No complicated conversions.
No faff.
Just you, your miles, and wherever you want to go.
✈️ A Subscription for the Way You Travel
Elope — it’s about making flying easier.
We give you Elope Miles at the start of your membership year, so you can book whenever you fancy.
Think of it like topping up your freedom.
Bronze – 3,000 miles / £69.99 per month
For the occasional adventurer who likes a few getaways a year.Silver – 7,000 miles / £129.99 per month
Our most popular plan — perfect for those who want options without the faff.Gold – 18,000 miles / £249.99 per month
For the ones who prefer saying “why not?” instead of “maybe next time.”
You get all your miles upfront, so you can start booking straight away — no collecting, no waiting.
(Just note — seating selections, luggage, or onboard extras can be purchased directly from the airline when you check in.)
🪄 Flexibility Without the Catch
We kept things simple.
At the moment, Elope operates from London airports (excluding London City).
If you can get to one of them, you’re good to go.
And yes — we’ll be expanding to other UK airports soon.
Once you’ve got your miles, you can choose the routes, dates, and airlines that work for you or even gift them & share them with friends and family.
And here’s the clever bit — if you book a Recommended Flight, you’ll only use miles for one way instead of both.
Same trip, half the miles.
Simple.
🌍 Built for Real Life, Not Just Travellers
Elope — was designed for real people.
The kind who balance work, birthdays, plans that change, and the occasional impulse to disappear somewhere for a weekend.
We wanted flexibility that actually fits around your life — not the other way round.
Whether that means visiting family, escaping the weather, or finally booking that trip you’ve been talking about for years —Elope makes it easy, predictable, and dare we say… fun again.
You don’t need to chase deals, wait for sales, or spend hours comparing flights.
You’ve already got your miles — you just decide when to use them.
🚀 The Future of Travel, Minus the Stress
Elope isn’t trying to reinvent flying — just make it make sense.
Soon, you’ll be able to:
Group-book trips with friends using shared miles
Offset carbon automatically
Earn XP and extra Elope miles as you travel (launched)
But at its core, Elope will always be about freedom without compromise.
Because life’s too short to waste time hunting for a “deal” that vanishes before payday.
💬 Ready to Travel Differently?
If you’re still on a free account, this is your sign to take off.
Upgrade to Bronze, Silver or Gold today and get your Elope Miles instantly — ready to book your next escape.
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