AA tells mileage consolidation sites to stop
Oct 13, 2011, 10:22 am
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AA tells mileage consolidation sites to stop
Not sure if anyone else has posted this bit of news from today's WSJ, apologies if a duplicate.
Two Airlines Battle Mileage-Tracking Websites
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Two Airlines Battle Mileage-Tracking Websites
Websites that help consumers manage their frequent-flier miles are the hot new thing in travel. And that bugs Southwest and American airlines.
The two carriers have sent "cease and desist" letters in the past year to several websites that track travelers' loyalty programs.
The two carriers have sent "cease and desist" letters in the past year to several websites that track travelers' loyalty programs.
Oct 13, 2011, 11:16 am
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Cool article. Thanks for the link. I do know that Southwest doesn't allow participation by TripTracker for "security" reasons, although all other airlines and hotels that I use do allow the access.
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