The New York Times – Travel:
Brian Kelly, the founder of the travel rewards website the Points Guy, says there’s never been a better time than now for earning points.
Category: Customer Loyalty Programs
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Travel 2025: New Lounges and Elite Cabins Aim to Win Over Air Passengers
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines hope to meet the traveler demand for premium flying, whether by offering more roomier seats in economy or upgrading higher-tier classes.
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Now Arriving at an Airport Lounge Near You: Peloton Bikes, Nap Pods and Caviar Service
The New York Times – Travel:
In recent months, a handful of exclusive credit card lounges have opened in airports in the United States. More are coming this year.
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Are Travel Loyalty Programs at Risk?
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to many credit card users.
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American Airlines Changes How Miles Are Accrued. What You Need to Know.
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
American Airlines recently announced new restrictions on point allocation based on how you book a flight. What does that mean for loyalty members?
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Is This the Year I Should Use My Points to Travel?
The New York Times – Travel:
Legislation targeting credit card transaction fees may undermine loyalty programs — one more reason to use those points sooner than later.
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Travel Rewards Cards: How to Maximize Points, Perks and Miles
The New York Times – Travel:
The range of perks you can earn is almost as bewildering as the rules to get them are. Here’s how to compare cards and get the most out of the ones you have.
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Help! I Reserved a Rental Car, but There Was No Car for Me.
The New York Times – Travel:
A reader’s reservation got her nowhere with Alamo (and Avis didn’t pull through either), raising the question of why rental companies have such a bad record of delivering the cars they promise.
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U.S. Suit Over Alliance of American Airlines and JetBlue Goes to Trial
The New York Times – Travel:
The Justice Department antitrust case contends that the carriers’ cooperation in Boston and New York reduces competition.