Frequent flyer programs are a staple among major U.S. carriers, but according to a recently released analysis, some are better than others. The loyalty program for Alaska Airlines notched the title of ...

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 ...

Top-ranked U.S. loyalty programs for 2025 stand out for easier redemptions, ample award seats, and practical perks that can cut the cost of future trips.

More than 40 years ago in 1979, Texas International Airlines introduced the first modern frequent flyer program, “Payola Passes,” to thank its customers who were “heavy” travelers. Fast forward a ...

If it seems like choosing an airline loyalty program is a lot more head-scratching these days, you're not just imagining things. Now, it's not simply your travel miles that unlock savings, but your ...

Alaska Air Group Inc. debuted a new loyalty program that will let members choose from three options to earn award points, the first such offering in the US industry. Under the Atmos Rewards program ...

If you’ve never followed an airline loyalty program before, here’s the basic idea: the more you fly with an airline and the more you spend via its credit cards, the more perks you typically get.

Pity the poor airlines. It’s bad enough that they had to limp through COVID, beg $50 billion dollars from the Federal government, cancel or delay thousands of flights, and now, once again, deal with ...

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 ...

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