The DOT is opening an investigation into airline frequent flyer programs. The DOT says airlines may be using points devaluations and other accounting techniques that are not consumer-friendly. The DOT ...

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, ...

Airlines’ highly lucrative – and sometimes mysterious – frequent flyer and credit card rewards programs are now subject to an unprecedented federal consumer protection probe. The Department of ...

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 ...

The Department of Transportation said it is opening an investigation into airline frequent flyer programs, accusing airlines of potentially illegal points devaluations and other accounting techniques ...