Frequent Flier & Loyalty Programs

United has added an automatic seat-change feature for travelers who didn't get their first choice at first

PreCheck continues to grow, especially since TSA added more enrolment options

Increasing demand for lounge seats and wider entitlement is driving expansion in many airports

Royal Caribbean becomes the first cruise line to offer status match across its loyalty programs.

American has abandoned its plan to restrict mile and point earning even before it took effect

Under pressure from legislators, the department is looking at issues of fairness and transparency in the popular programs

British Air's Avios loyalty currency is gaining a wider circle and more opportunities to spend

Delta's CEO responds to the outpouring of complaints over cuts and changes in its SkyMiles program

The U.S. Customs and Border agency is transitioning its Global Entry program to a smartphone app

Elite will become more elite as Delta cuts back on elite status and benefits and how to earn them

Overcrowding and waiting lists are turning airport lounges into bones of contention

A long-standing tool for air travelers has fallen by the wayside with outdated data