Various: US scrutinizing airline frequent flyer programs
Dec 21, 2023, 2:25 pm
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Various: US scrutinizing airline frequent flyer programs
WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation Department is scrutinizing the frequent flyer programs of major U.S. airlines for potential deceptive or unfair practices, the agency said Thursday as regulators step up oversight of the airline industry.
The department has been meeting in recent weeks with passenger airlines to discuss the popular loyalty programs, including transparency practices when booking award tickets, transferability of miles and notice given before making changes, two sources told Reuters.
The department has been meeting in recent weeks with passenger airlines to discuss the popular loyalty programs, including transparency practices when booking award tickets, transferability of miles and notice given before making changes, two sources told Reuters.
Dec 22, 2023, 4:07 am
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Yahoo News: Exclusive: US scrutinizing airline frequent flyer programs
Article below re Airline pgms. Should USA do also for Hotel Loyalty pgms ?
Hilton and Radisson large devaluations
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclu...tsrc=fin-notif
Hilton and Radisson large devaluations
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclu...tsrc=fin-notif
Dec 22, 2023, 10:57 am
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The same 2 senators were outraged when the airlines opposed the credit card fee cap legislation. This is retribution disguised as consumer protection. Nothing in the proposal prevents the airlines from changing the program rules or limiting the seat availability.
Dec 22, 2023, 1:12 pm
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