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Airlines

Airline Loyalty Changes in 2024: More Credit Card Perks, Spending Wins Over Mileage

Many of the loyalty program changes in 2024 are part of a continuing trend in the airline industry to reward customers who spend more.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 day ago

Airline Loyalty Changes in 2024: More Credit Card Perks, Spending Wins Over Mileage

Airlines

U.S. to Investigate Airline Loyalty Programs

The DOT investigation into airlines’ loyalty programs is a part of an effort to further regulate the industry’s consumer practices.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

U.S. to Investigate Airline Loyalty Programs

Airlines

Schiphol Airport Ups Flights After Scrapping Noise Reduction Plan

The increase in flight capacity at Schiphol for the summer comes as the Dutch government ended its controversial plans to reduce flights to tackle noise pollution.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Schiphol Airport Ups Flights After Scrapping Noise Reduction Plan

Airlines

Southwest Strikes $12 Billion Deal With Pilots After Years of Talks

Southwest was the last of the largest U.S. airlines to reach a deal with its pilots' union.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Southwest Strikes $12 Billion Deal With Pilots After Years of Talks

Airlines

Why Iceland’s Latest Eruption is More Flight-Friendly Than 2010’s Ash Cloud Chaos

While the volcanic eruption in Iceland’s Reykjanes isn't impacting air travel, volcanic ash has the ability to destroy an aircraft.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Why Iceland’s Latest Eruption is More Flight-Friendly Than 2010’s Ash Cloud Chaos

Tourism

U.S. Passport Wait Times Return to Normal After 2 Years of Lengthy Delays

The return of more normal processing times is critical as Americans travel abroad in massive numbers.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

U.S. Passport Wait Times Return to Normal After 2 Years of Lengthy Delays

Airlines

Southwest Hit With $140 Million Fine Over 2022 Holiday Meltdown

The fine is the latest in a string of DOT actions to hold the airline industry more accountable for consumer-protection violations.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Southwest Hit With $140 Million Fine Over 2022 Holiday Meltdown

Airlines

How the Big 4 U.S. Airlines Are Preparing for the Holidays

Hoping to avoid the chaos of last year, the Big 4 airlines are investing more in winter equipment for the 2023 holiday travel season.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

How the Big 4 U.S. Airlines Are Preparing for the Holidays

Airlines

Consumer Complaints Against Airlines Have Soared

A consumer watchdog report found that complaints against airlines have continued to increase in 2023, despite improvements made on cancellations and delays.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Consumer Complaints Against Airlines Have Soared

Airlines

115 Million Expected to Travel This Holiday Season

The 2023 holiday travel forecast from AAA is one of the highest on record, marking a return to normal following the pandemic.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

115 Million Expected to Travel This Holiday Season