American Airlines hikes fees, tightens restrictions on frequent-flyer points

American Airlines is pushing customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flyer points, and it is raising the cost of checking bags.American announced Tuesday that most customers will have to buy tickets directly from the airline or its partner carriers if they want to earn points in its AAdvantage loyalty program.Corporate travelers won’t be affected by the change.American announced that most customers will have to buy tickets directly from the airline or its partner car ...