Delta's new scheme is designed to increase the airline's bottom line. The ultimate effect on SkyMiles members remains to be seen....read more»

The industrywide push to blame oil speculators for the airlines' current woes was dealt a blow by a new government report which comes to the opposite conclusion....read more»

Whether they like it or not, flyers should get used to the type of service offered by Southwest and Ryanair. A day may come when it's the only option available....read more»

It's the question on everyone's mind: Do frequent flyer programs have a future? Southwest CEO Gary Kelly thinks not....read more»

Once known affectionately as the small airline program that could, Alaska's program is set to become the program that could but decided not to bother....read more»

US Airways' CEO paints bleak picture of the industry's future, predicting that air travel will become a luxury. But he says US Airways will be there....read more»

With newly increased fees, members of Continental's OnePass program will be paying more for award flights and upgrades....read more»

While oil prices are forcing airlines to raise ticket prices, the drop in hotel demand is having the opposite effect on room rates....read more»

The airlines want the public to believe that speculators are to blame for high oil prices. Should you believe the airlines?...read more»

The latest revenue-generator for cash-strapped airlines: In-flight ads. And lots of 'em. Flyers should prepare for the coming deluge of marketing messages....read more»