#frequent-flyer-program

#frequent-flyer-program

The biggest change is that starting on April 2, United MileagePlus cardholders can earn up to four times more miles on travel booked with the airline than non-cardholders—and even if the flight wasn't booked with that card. That provision ensures that cardholders, which United deems its "most loyal members," still reap more rewards for travel, even if they have to book with a different credit card.

Ryanair is shutting its frequent flyers members' club after only eight months because customers exploited its benefits too much. The budget airline said on Friday it was closing the scheme, which offered benefits including flight discounts, free reserved seating on up to 12 flights a year and travel insurance. It said 55,000 passengers had signed up to Prime, generating 4.4m (3.5m) in subscription fees but customers had received more than 6m in benefits, making it a lossmaker for the company.