Top-ranked U.S. loyalty programs for 2025 stand out for easier redemptions, ample award seats, and practical perks that can ...

American's AAdvantage program centers status on loyalty points, so customers can quickly progress through spending with several partners. United's MileagePlus program leans into the breadth of the ...

In 2025, loyalty programs have become one of most important assets as the airline industry tilts more toward wealthier travelers.

Some frequent flyer programs allow customers to rack up points through everyday purchases. This has led some couples vying over who should get the points for household expenses. Some "friendly ...

The Biden administration is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent flyer programs and how they devalue points that consumers have earned and frequently change the number of points or miles ...

The Biden administration is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue points that consumers have earned and frequently change the number of points or miles ...

American Airlines said Wednesday that it will keep the spending requirements to earn elite frequent flyer status in 2027 ...

Airlines don’t release much data on their massively profitable loyalty programs. But scrutiny from the government and consumers have led some to wonder, are these programs worth it? Loyalty is big ...

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 ...

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote to the CEOs of American, Delta, Southwest, and United, asking each for a report on policies, fees, and other features of their frequent-flyer programs.

Two senators are asking U.S. regulators to address "unfair" practices in airlines' frequent flyer programs. In a letter sent Monday night, Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Roger Marshall, R-Kan., asked the ...

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 ...