The feds are scrutinizing credit-card rewards. That could help frequent fliers get more out of their miles.
The Department of Transportation and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are exploring possible regulation of the credit-card rewards system and the frequent-flier programs linked to them, officials said at a joint hearing held by the DOT and CFPB on Thursday.
US regulators are looking at potential ‘bait and switch’ schemes with airline-affiliated credit card reward points
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Federal regulators to hold hearing on airline credit card rewards
Federal regulators will hear from airlines, unions and consumer advocates to determine if credit card rewards programs are actually working for consumers who allege its difficult to earn and redeem points.
Hearing held on credit card reward programs
Federal regulators held a hearing on May 9 to analyze airline and credit card reward programs. The hearing came after some consumers accused companies of using a 'bait-and-switch' technique with their benefits.
Transportation & consumer agencies review fairness of airline & credit card reward programs
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Airline rewards credit cards come under attack at CFPB-DOT hearing
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Airline Credit Cards and Frequent Flyer Programs Come Under Federal Scrutiny
Federal agencies are investigating whether airlines have devalued frequent flyer miles by making them harder to redeem.
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