"Airline Loyalty Program Changes: Baggage Fees and Rewards Updates"

American Airlines will no longer allow travelers to earn Loyalty Points or Aadvantage Miles through third-party online travel agencies (OTAs), pushing customers to book directly with the carrier. This move aims to increase opportunities for upselling and reduce costs associated with third-party sellers. However, OTAs could respond by simply highlighting that miles won't be earned for American Airlines fares and recommending other carriers, potentially impacting American's revenue and loyalty program engagement.