The U.S. Transportation Department is scrutinizing the frequent flyer programs of major U.S. airlines for potential deceptive or unfair practices.
Categories: Airline industryAward ticketsBusinesscompetitionconsumer financial protection bureauCredit card-issuing banksDelta Air LinesDevaluation of frequent flyer milesDick DurbinElectronic credit transactionFederal ReservefeesFrequent flyer programslegislationLoyalty program transparencyLoyalty programsMastercardNotice before changesRewards credit cardsRoger MarshalSenate concernsSenate judiciary committeeTodays HeadlinesTransferability of milesTransportation DepartmentTransportation Department scrutinyU.S. Transportation DepartmentUnfair and deceptive practicesunited airlinesVisa