US agencies to probe unfair practices in airline loyalty programs in hearing
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The U.S. Department of Transportation and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will hold a public hearing on May 9 to investigate unfair practices in airline loyalty programs. The hearing will include regulators, airline executives, consumer advocates, and banking officials. Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways will represent the airline industry. The Transportation Department has been scrutinizing the frequent flyer programs of major U.S. airlines for potential deceptive or unfair practices. In addition, the Department of Transportation is reviewing how the 10 largest U.S. airlines collect, handle, and use the personal information of passengers.



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