Tired of chasing that elusive frequent flyer award? Two services monitor award availability and notify subscribers when award seats become available....read more»

Thrifty consumers who plan to cut back on travel in the coming months can keep their frequent flyer accounts growing without spending a dime on airline tickets or hotel stays....read more»

Elite frequent flyers were unhappy when Delta began selling seats previously earmarked for their use. Their complaints got Delta's attention, and action....read more»

US Airways' new policy reinstates minimum miles for short flights and bonuses—but only for elite flyers....read more»

With a less generous earning rate and harsh expiration policy, Southwest's version of miles-for-dining is less appetizing than other airlines'....read more»

We pick the five best ways for travelers to boost their frequent flyer accounts. This month, we have offers from American, Best Western, Continental, Marriott, and US Airways....read more»

An industry group is predicting that holiday flights will fly 90 percent full. That is, when they're not flying 100 percent full....read more»

Members of Delta's loyalty program will no longer earn double miles when charging gas, supermarket, and pharmacy purchases to a SkyMiles credit card....read more»

There's new evidence of falling ticket prices over the Thanksgiving holiday period, raising the possibility of last-minute travel bargains....read more»

We can reasonably expect consumer demand to drop significantly in the coming months. And any fall-off in demand could force airlines to offer deep discounts for holiday travel....read more»