Tagged: frequent-flyer

Will Trump Undo the New DOT Rules Protecting Traveler Rights?

When Donald Trump nominated Sean Duffy for Secretary of Transportation last month, Airlines for America—lobbyists for the largest carriers—said it was “thrilled.” Not surprising,…

Don’t Have Elite Status? Fake It and Get Free Upgrades with These Tips

Last updated: November 22, 2024A lot of things in the travel world are tilted in favor of people who travel so much that they have attained elite status. But what about everyday,…

Airline Miles Programs Are Essentially Pyramid Schemes Now

What went wrong with airline frequent flyer programs? Dissatisfaction with loyalty programs has reached a fever pitch. It has become crystal clear that for many airlines, the loyalty…

As Most Travel Companies Slash Point Value, Southwest Airlines Does Flyers a Favor

Almost a year ago, Frommer's warned readers that big corporations were preparing to reduce the value of loyalty points and frequent flyer miles.Since then, we've seen the predicted…

Hackers Can Steal Your Frequent Flier Miles: How to Protect Your Travel Loyalty Accounts

Imagine getting ready to redeem your hard-earned travel points for a dream vacation, only to find that a cybercriminal has drained your account. That’s exactly what happened to Tracy…

Times Are Changing: Why You Should Use Your Loyalty Points As Soon As Possible

The corporations that dominate the world responded to the aftermath of the pandemic downturn in their own ways, but there's a common impulse among most of them: recover as much lost…

Figure Out Where to Use Your Credit Card Rewards Points for Flights with This Free Online Tool

If you've racked up a bunch of air travel miles from a credit card or airline rewards program and you'd like to redeem them for an international flight, a free, new online tool from…

Our Travel Podcasts This Week: Safaris and Nomads

Listen to us anytime! Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC in…

The U.S. Frequent Flyer Program with the Highest Customer Satisfaction Is...

Measuring loyalty programs separately from overall airline satisfaction for the first time, the market research company J.D. Power devised a 1,000-point scale rating the six largest…

Is This the End of Air Passenger Bumping?

This week, United Airlines rolled out a new experiement that could simultaneously result in increased profits for the airlines and decreased stress for passengers. Called the…

Hacking into Airport Lounges, the Flintstones' Bedrock For Sale, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* 30-ACRE RE-CREATION OF THE FLINTSTONES' BEDROCK FOR SALE (BedrockAZ.com) It’s a real estate opportunity that comes along once in…

App Lets Anyone Sneak into Airport Lounges

Ever gazed longingly at the door of an airline business class lounge when you were only carrying a pathetic economy-class ticket? Polish computer security expert Przemek Jaroszewski…