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NYTIMES (Mark Kahan) - Airline Credit Cards Are Screwing Up the Whole Industry

Airline loyalty programs are anticompetitive and hurting consumers.

What is the impact of airline loyalty programs and credit cards according to the article published on September 25, 2026?
Airline loyalty programs are described as being anticompetitive and are hurting consumers, contributing to a situation where airline credit cards are screwing up the whole industry.
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How do airline loyalty programs affect consumers according to the opinion piece?
Airline loyalty programs are considered anticompetitive and are hurting consumers.
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What is the impact of airline loyalty programs and credit cards on the airline industry according to the article published on September 25, 2026?
Airline loyalty programs are described as being anticompetitive and are hurting consumers, contributing to the sentiment that airline credit cards are screwing up the whole industry.
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NPR (Greg Rosalsky) - Spirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game

Spirit Airlines helped pioneer ultra-cheap flying and soared. Then legacy airlines copied them, outmaneuvered them with loyalty programs, and the economy turned against their core customers.