Frequent flier and other fees began to creep in as oil prices reached a high of $145 a barrel in July. Prices have since dropped to $85 a barrel, but the fees remain -- charges for snacks, drinks ...

In the 20 years since American Airlines launched the industry's first frequent flier program, travel-related reward programs have spawned more than 67-million miles-and-points junkies.

In the Bradenton hearing, JQC prosecutors on Wednesday focused their questioning on a campaign flier that stated Brown took off 84 days from court in 1997. Susan McMillan testified that "days off ...