US EditionThe New Rules of Airline Loyalty Programs
- Airline loyalty programs from the Big Four U.S. Carriers offer free flights and elite perks to customers in 2023.
- These programs have become more complex and less rewarding recently because airlines aim to increase customer spending and revenue.
- In 2023, the combined revenue from the leading airline rewards programs reached $32.2 billion, with Delta Air Lines generating close to $2 billion through its collaboration with American Express.
- Experts say customers struggle to assess point value since airlines do not publish fixed values and often raise award flight costs quietly, reducing rewards over time.
- Therefore, consumers are advised to use miles regularly, select travel credit cards wisely, and transfer points to programs offering better redemption rates.
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