All airline merger Content

• The Price of Consolidation: $200 Change Fees
  May 8, 2013 10:38 am
  Within a week, United's $200 change fee was adopted by three other airlines. In today's consolidated industry, that's enough to establish the standard. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  May 6, 2013 4:19 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  April 12, 2013 3:27 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Judge Nixes $20 Million Payout for American CEO
  April 12, 2013 2:30 pm
  That $20 million severance payment for American's CEO? The judge overseeing American's merger with US Airways says, "Too much!" read more
• American Bulks Up at LAX
  April 11, 2013 4:00 pm
  Through the end of this summer, American will have launched service on no fewer than eight new routes to and from Los Angeles International Airport. read more
• Chase Adds New Ultimate Rewards Partner: Virgin Atlantic
  April 8, 2013 2:31 pm
  Members of the Ultimate Rewards program linked to selected Chase credit cards can now transfer their points 1:1 to Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  April 5, 2013 2:37 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  March 29, 2013 4:05 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• United CEO Bullish on Packed Planes, High Prices
  March 29, 2013 1:51 pm
  United CEO Jeff Smisek thinks mergers, higher prices, and full planes are good for business. Maybe. But are they good for the traveling public? read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  March 22, 2013 3:33 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Does US Air-American Merger Give Flyers 'What They Want'?
  March 22, 2013 12:39 pm
  In his testimony before a Senate Judiciary committee, US Airways chief Doug Parker made two stunning statements in support of the all-but-certain merger of his airline and American. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  March 15, 2013 1:15 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  March 8, 2013 12:33 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  March 1, 2013 3:11 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  February 22, 2013 2:22 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Flyers Vote 'No' on American-US Airways Merger
  February 21, 2013 1:50 pm
  The success of the American-US Air merger ultimately depends on the goodwill of the traveling public. But polls show that most flyers are opposed to the tie-up. Uh-oh! read more
• Why Is American's Outgoing Chief Smiling?
  February 19, 2013 3:48 pm
  American chief Tom Horton will be paid $20 million for completing a merger he fought hard to avoid. Who knew failure could be so rewarding! read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  February 15, 2013 2:06 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• American-US Airways Merger: Prices Will Go Up, Choices Will Go Down
  February 14, 2013 3:55 pm
  Tim Winship calls the merger a serious downgrade for travelers. read more
• American-US Airways Merger 'Within a Week'
  February 11, 2013 4:11 pm
  This could be the week when details of the largest airline merger in history are announced. Here's what we know so far. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  February 10, 2013 11:16 am
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  February 2, 2013 11:40 am
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• United Million Miler Lawsuit Cleared to Proceed
  February 1, 2013 12:30 pm
  A frequent flyer is suing United for downgrading his Million Miler benefits. However the case is resolved, it will shine a light on an airline's right to change its program. read more
• Who Would Rule a Merged American-US Airways?
  February 1, 2013 10:03 am
  Who will lead the new company if US Airways and American merge, as expected? It matters. read more
• Is American One of the '10 Most-Hated Companies'?
  January 16, 2013 10:56 am
  Marketwatch has picked American as one of the country's most-despised companies. Which airline would you pick to be on that list? read more
• American Merger Decision Promised 'Within Weeks'
  January 4, 2013 6:58 pm
  In a memo to employees, American chief Tom Horton promised that a decision about the airline's future would be taken "within weeks." read more
• The Year in Review: Top 10 Reader Favorites for 2012
  January 3, 2013 9:18 am
  Of Tim Winship's almost 1,000 posts, here are the 10 FrequentFlier.com stories readers turned to most often, including some surprises. read more
• Q&A: The Fate of American Flyers in a Merger With US Air?
  December 20, 2012 1:03 pm
  Question: "Now that the American Airlines/US Airways merger appears certain, what do you predict will be the fate of frequent flyers, especially those with American?" We have answers. read more
• American CEO Wants Airline to Go it Alone
  December 14, 2012 3:16 pm
  American's top manager on Thursday met with the airline's pilots union to argue against a merger with US Airways. The pilots remain unconvinced, leaving American's future murky. read more
• What the Delta-Virgin Atlantic Tie-Up Means for Travelers
  December 12, 2012 3:50 pm
  If the deal is approved, Delta will own 49 percent of Virgin Atlantic, resulting in better frequent-flyer benefits but also higher transatlantic airfares. read more

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