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American the latest airline to tweak flier program

By David Koenig
Published April 8, 2014 9:43pm ET
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American the latest airline to tweak flier program
FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, file photo, a passenger walks through an American Airlines baggage claim area at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. American and US Airways on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 announced changes to their policies on checked-bag fees and redeeming miles for free flights. Passengers traveling on American on miles they earned or who paid full price for an economy seat won't get to check two bags for free anymore. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) | Nam Y. Huh

DALLAS (AP) — Airline travelers are adjusting to constant turbulence in frequent-flier programs.

American Airlines is the latest to tinker with its program. The Dallas-based carrier on Tuesday announced changes that make it tougher to redeem miles for a flight during busy travel periods, and to check a bag without a fee.

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