Airlines make a lot of their money from loyalty programs https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2020/07/15/how-airlines-make-billions-from-monetizing-frequent-fl

Airlines make a lot of their money from loyalty programs https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2020/07/15/how-airlines-make-billions-from-monetizing-frequent-flyer-programs/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2020/07/15/how-airlines... And loyalty programs are bigger business for the higher end airlines that cater to business travels and the more affluent. On top of that, the top 3 airlines make a lot of money off a first class and business travelers who are using other people’s money.