Airlines, labor unions, and manufacturers have written to senators warning that a bill about credit cards being proposed by senators could damage the aviation industry by weakening airline loyalty ...

Some of the industry’s largest airlines have joined forces to oppose legislation that aims to reduce fees charged by Visa and Mastercard on credit card transactions. Put forth by Senators Dick Durbin ...

The Transportation Department is scrutinizing the frequent flyer programs of major US airlines for potential deceptive or unfair practices, the agency said Thursday as regulators step up oversight of ...

Federal agencies are currently investigating whether airlines have devalued frequent flyer miles to make it more difficult for consumers to redeem award tickets. Have the loyalty programs of the ...

For decades, one of the perks airline travelers have enjoyed most is the ability to earn frequent flyer miles and redeem them for an award flight or other rewards. Whether you get them via a travel ...

After her father's death, Leesa Weiss was in a Rockville funeral home putting together the final arrangements when she noticed a placard indicating that the place accepted credit cards. The placard ...

With airlines seemingly hell bent on making frequent flyer schemes less and less rewarding of customers’ loyalty, one airline has bucked the trend. When Air France/KLM bought a share in SAS, the ...

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In order to earn frequent flyer miles, you must have a frequent flyer account with the airline and add your frequent flyer number to your reservation. Most types of tickets, including those purchased ...