If travelers have a co-branded credit card, such as Delta’s American Express card or Alaska’s Visa card with Bank of America, ...

How much does your plane ticket actually cost? Like almost anything you buy in stores, plane tickets come with a base cost plus taxes and fees. These airline taxes and fees can get extremely pricey.

First-class prices allow airlines to discount tickets and offer promotions. A major airline executive told Schlappig that airlines don't expect anyone to pay full fare for first class; the fare is ...