40 years of miles: The history of frequent flyer programs
40 years of miles: The history of frequent flyer programs Eric Rosen © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest information. But the May milestone we’ve been most excited about at TPG this year, in particular, is the 40th anniversary of the founding of the first major U.S. airline frequent flyer programs. In May 1981, American Airlines and United Airlines both established their ...