American Airlines Increases Bag Fees and Alters Frequent-Flyer Points System
TL;DR
American Airlines is increasing the cost of checking bags for domestic and international flights, as well as changing the way customers earn frequent-flyer points by requiring ticket purchases directly from the airline or preferred online travel agencies. The changes are aimed at boosting revenue and encouraging direct ticket sales, with exceptions for elite status, premium-class tickets, and American-branded credit card holders.
Topics:businesstravel#american-airlines#bag-fees#frequent-flyer-points#loyalty-program#ticket-sales#travel
- American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points The Associated Press
- Booking directly with American Airlines and its airline partners makes travel even better for AAdvantage® members American Airlines Newsroom
- American Airlines raises bag fees, won't allow some travel agency bookings to earn miles CNBC
- American Airlines is raising checked-luggage prices CNN
- American Airlines raises bag fees for luggage checked at the airport NBC News
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on The Associated Press