A shortage of staff and a surge in air travelers have created a nightmare scenario for the TSA, with airport wait times in places such as Chicago stretching beyond two hours.
According to the latest Switchfly Reward Seat Availability Survey of more than 7,000 domestic and international flights that are scheduled from June through October, 76.6 percent offer reward seats.
As US Airways and American Airlines merge to become the largest airline in the world, questions about further industry consolidation and changing standards remain.
From in-flight showers, to airport spas and hair salons, airlines' premium classes are exploding with perks. Meanwhile in economy, space is getting even tighter.