Air France Faces DOT Complaint After Award Ticket Cancellations
A family filed a DOT complaint against Air France after its fraud system canceled award tickets, forcing them to spend $8,354 on replacement flights.
Jun 16, 20263 min
Airlines
Rising Airfares and Point Devaluation Impact Summer Travel
Rising jet fuel prices have pushed airfares up 21% year-over-year, forcing travelers to navigate dynamic pricing and higher baggage fees this summer.
May 26, 20264 min
Business
British Airways Hikes Avios Reward Flight Fees May 27
British Airways is increasing cash fees on Avios reward flights starting May 27, 2026, marking the second loyalty program devaluation in five months.
May 23, 20264 min
Business
Citi Strata Elite Adds American Airlines AAdvantage Transfers
Citi's new Strata Elite card offers a 75,000-point bonus and becomes the only major premium card with 1:1 point transfers to American Airlines AAdvantage.
May 6, 20264 min
Business
WestJet Adds $60 Fuel Surcharge to Companion Vouchers Amid Rising Costs
WestJet will add a $60 fuel surcharge to companion voucher bookings starting April 8, 2026, to manage the recent surge in global jet fuel prices.
Apr 5, 20264 min
Business
Emirates Skywards Members Shift to Partner Awards Amid Devaluations
Emirates Skywards members are increasingly booking partner award flights due to a U.S. travel advisory for the UAE and recent credit card devaluations.
Mar 28, 20265 min
Business
Etihad & Qatar Adjust Loyalty Rules Amid Mideast Airspace Closures
Etihad and Qatar Airways relaxed loyalty rules for members impacted by mass flight cancellations during the March 2026 Iran-U.S. conflict.
Mar 22, 20265 min
Airlines
Qantas Restricts Jetstar Lounge Access From July 1, 2026
Qantas will bar Jetstar international flyers from lounges using complimentary passes and restrict pass transfers starting July 1, 2026 to reduce crowding.
Mar 19, 20264 min
Airlines
Credit Card Partnerships Reshape U.S. Airline Loyalty & Profits
U.S. airlines now rely on billions from co-branded credit cards, reshaping loyalty programs and making miles harder to earn for non-cardholders.
Mar 17, 20265 min
Business
AAdvantage and Hyatt Partnership Enhances Elite Member Rewards
Elite members of American's AAdvantage and World of Hyatt can now earn reciprocal rewards, enhancing value across both major loyalty programs.
Mar 10, 20264 min
Business