And that’s led to “spaving,” which could be costing you thousands if you’re not careful. Points aren’t as generous as they ...

Frequent flyer programs are staple among major U.S. carriers. Alaska Airlines's loyalty program notched the title of "best frequent flyer program" for 2025 in a WalletHub study.

WalletHub has evaluated the frequent flyer programs of the 10 largest domestic airlines based on 21 essential factors, such as the value of reward points or miles and blackout-date policies. The ...

That request came six weeks after Delta announced changes to the elite statuses in its SkyMiles frequent flyer program. Those changes, some of which the airline partially walked back while leaving ...

Two big changes to frequent flyer programs of the past have underpinned this transformation. First, airlines overhauled how points are awarded.

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Sen. Dick Durbin: Airlines’ frequent flyer programs are not very friendly to loyal travelers ... Passengers line up to board a flight in Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport on May 9, 2024.

The lowest-rated U.S. carrier’s reward programs included Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit (22.22), Frontier Airlines’ Frontier Miles (18.06), and Sun Country Airlines’ Sun Country Rewards (17.01), largely ...

But Didora said it is clear frequent flyer programs are vital to the economics of running an airline — not just for the direct profits they bring in, but also for how they attract and keep ...

DOT, Congress eye programs Frequent flyer programs are also an important way for airlines to encourage travel and build customer loyalty in what has long been a highly competitive marketplace.

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 flyer programs have become a crucial part of the airline industry’s profitability. And that’s due to the billions of dollars banks and credit card issuers pay to buy ...