American Airlines is ending the ability for basic economy travelers to earn frequent flyer miles. The airline announced that customers who buy a basic economy ticket on or after Wednesday, Dec. 17, ...

United's changes, first announced back in February, will be a big shakeup to how many miles flyers earn as United customers.

Many travelers are a member of at least one airline frequent flyer program — and lots are members of multiple airline loyalty programs. And the membership numbers keep growing, as well as the ...

American Airlines has drawn a sharper line between its cheapest tickets and the perks that come with loyalty. Starting this week, customers who buy basic economy fares will no longer earn ...

Alaska Airlines’ new Atmos frequent-flyer program ranks No. 1, followed by United’s Mileage Plus and Delta’s SkyMiles, a new ...

Starting late Wednesday, the carrier will publish starting levels for how many frequent flyer miles are likely required to redeem for a ticket in certain regions — for example, 7,500 for a one-way ...

American Airlines quietly ended the ability for customers traveling on basic economy tickets to earn miles and status. Basic economy tickets are airlines' most restrictive and already do not allow for ...

U.S. News' in-depth guide to Delta SkyMiles. Find out the pros and cons, how to use points, plus membership benefits and more.

Frequent flyer points are hugely popular and make big money for Qantas. But will people be as keen on racking up points if ...