Frequent flyers struggle to redeem miles 03:45. Many travelers are a member of at least one airline frequent flyer program — and lots are members of multiple airline loyalty programs.

Thirty years of frequent flyer program history be summarized in 10 events. May 25, 2011 — -- I first became aware, painfully, of airline mileage programs in the early 1980s. At the time, I ...

Southwest Airlines says it will award the travelers who were caught in the surge of canceled flights during the holidays 25,000 frequent-flyer points, an award worth more than $300 in flights.

A “disgruntled” passenger aboard an American Airlines flight from Arizona to Texas reportedly went on a farting spree — forcing the plane to return to the gate.

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.

When airline SAS launched a challenge to create frequent flyer “millionaires,” around 50,000 people signed up. Only 900 made it – now two reveal how they spent days in the sky to earn ...