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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

DALLAS — Federal officials are looking into the rewards programs of the four largest airlines in the country, including Fort Worth-based American Airlines and Dallas-based Southwest Airlines. The U.S.

WASHINGTON — Frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards can be a big bonus for travelers when booking flights. Now, the U.S. Department of Transportation is working to find out if they actually save ...

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 ...