Meghan Coyle

And I'm glad you mentioned American Airlines because they actually started a lot of the things that are so relevant today. One of them being super saver fares, these very cheap fares that people could buy last minute. And then also loyalty programs. I believe American Airlines started their first loyalty program. So can you tell us how those features came about?

And I'm glad you mentioned American Airlines because they actually started a lot of the things that are so relevant today. One of them being super saver fares, these very cheap fares that people could buy last minute. And then also loyalty programs. I believe American Airlines started their first loyalty program. So can you tell us how those features came about?

And I'm glad you mentioned American Airlines because they actually started a lot of the things that are so relevant today. One of them being super saver fares, these very cheap fares that people could buy last minute. And then also loyalty programs. I believe American Airlines started their first loyalty program. So can you tell us how those features came about?

And these airlines are actually making a ton of money off of their frequent flyer programs. Can you explain how these airline loyalty programs work today?

And these airlines are actually making a ton of money off of their frequent flyer programs. Can you explain how these airline loyalty programs work today?

And these airlines are actually making a ton of money off of their frequent flyer programs. Can you explain how these airline loyalty programs work today?

That's a great point. It's like people who don't have these travel rewards credit cards are already losing the game when it comes to things that they buy in their everyday life when they're not traveling.

That's a great point. It's like people who don't have these travel rewards credit cards are already losing the game when it comes to things that they buy in their everyday life when they're not traveling.

That's a great point. It's like people who don't have these travel rewards credit cards are already losing the game when it comes to things that they buy in their everyday life when they're not traveling.

Oh, yeah. NerdWallet does this every year.

Oh, yeah. NerdWallet does this every year.

Oh, yeah. NerdWallet does this every year.

We look at like hundreds of flights or hundreds of hotel stays and try to figure out how much those points are worth. And the answer is not that clear. Yeah.

We look at like hundreds of flights or hundreds of hotel stays and try to figure out how much those points are worth. And the answer is not that clear. Yeah.

We look at like hundreds of flights or hundreds of hotel stays and try to figure out how much those points are worth. And the answer is not that clear. Yeah.

Yeah, that's why NerdWallet always recommends checking how much your points are worth using some of our calculators and also not buying points unless you know and have done the math that it is a good deal to buy it. Sometimes, occasionally, there might be a promo or something that does make buying points worth it, especially if you only need a few. But definitely all important reminders.

Yeah, that's why NerdWallet always recommends checking how much your points are worth using some of our calculators and also not buying points unless you know and have done the math that it is a good deal to buy it. Sometimes, occasionally, there might be a promo or something that does make buying points worth it, especially if you only need a few. But definitely all important reminders.

Yeah, that's why NerdWallet always recommends checking how much your points are worth using some of our calculators and also not buying points unless you know and have done the math that it is a good deal to buy it. Sometimes, occasionally, there might be a promo or something that does make buying points worth it, especially if you only need a few. But definitely all important reminders.

What are some things that customers can do in this environment to not get super locked into the system and maybe not able to use their points?

What are some things that customers can do in this environment to not get super locked into the system and maybe not able to use their points?