The Department of Transportation is looking into whether policies around airline miles are deceptive. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or ...

The Biden administration is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue points that consumers have earned and frequently change the number of points or miles ...

Airlines often offer frequent flyer points to customers who book flights or make purchases through affiliated credit cards, allowing them to redeem points for perks like free or discounted flights, ...

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The Biden administration says it is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue points that consumers have earned and frequently change the number of points or ...

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote to the CEOs of American, Delta, Southwest, and United, asking each for a report on policies, fees, and other features of their frequent-flyer programs.

Buying this week’s groceries or paying for a full tank of gas with a credit card might contribute more to the profits of the airline industry than buying a one-way ticket. That’s because frequent ...

Looking out an airplane window at the wing over the clouds. WalletHub released its annual report looking at the best frequent flyer programs. The No. 1 domestic carrier is the Alaska Mileage Plan from ...

Frequent flyer programs are often criticised for confusing customers with complex rules, devaluing their points periodically, ...

American Airlines said Wednesday that it will keep the spending requirements to earn elite frequent flyer status in 2027 ...