Frequent-flier guide: What you’ll earn per flight on five U.S. airlines

In 2015, Delta made the term award “mile” a misnomer when it transitioned to a revenue-based program, awarding fliers according to how much money they spend on flights instead of how many miles they fly. It didn’t take long for United and American to follow suit. Only one major U.S. carrier, Alaska, still sticks to the traditional award structure. (www.usatoday.com) More...