This weekend marks the return of the NFL, and with that comes an easy way for Pacific Northwest travelers to earn miles. Delta Air Lines is bringing back 12Status, its loyalty program specifically for Delta SkyMiles members who live in Washington state, this fall. As part of the program, the carrier will award members 1…

Frontier Airlines is plotting an aggressive expansion into Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean — and it’s doubling down on fast growth at the world’s busiest airport. The budget carrier this week announced a 22-route expansion, including brand-new service to the Turks and Caicos and a return to Nassau in the Bahamas for the first…

Allegiant Air has launched dozens of new routes, and has a growing fleet of brand-new planes. Up next, perhaps? A re-imagined loyalty program. Executives at the budget airline tell TPG they’re in the early stages of planning a major revamp for the program known today as Allways Rewards — and the credit card it offers…