American Airlines reverses decision to withhold loyalty points
American Airlines has rescinded its scheduled policy to stop issuing loyalty points on travel agent bookings. The move follows significant advocacy efforts by ACTA, the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), and the World Travel Agents...
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AA’s loyalty points policy undermines agents, ACTA says
ACTA says that American Airlines' policy on loyalty points “undermines the critical role of travel agencies and advisors in the industry value chain,” while its policy on New Distribution Capability usage thresholds are ‘not...
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American Airlines pushes direct bookings; ACTA responds
Earlier this week, American Airlines made the decision to limit the ways its customers can earn rewards. Starting with tickets issued on May 1, 2024, American customers will only earn miles and loyalty points if they book directly with...
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American Airlines now charging bag fees for Canadians
For the first time since 2018, American Airlines is adjusting bag fees for first and second checked bags for travel booked on or after Feb. 20. The new bag fees for domestic flights including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin...
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