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Airlines Unite Against Amendment Threatening Rewards Credit Cards

6/4/2025

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Major U.S. airlines, such as American, United, and Southwest, are rallying against the Durbin-Marshall amendment, fearing it could spell the end of rewards credit cards. With over 31 million Americans relying on these cards, the potential loss could devastate air travel, tourism, and countless jobs, jeopardizing vital industry investments.

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Story summary

Major U.S. airlines, such as American, United, and Southwest, are rallying against the Durbin-Marshall amendment, fearing it could spell the end of rewards credit cards. With over 31 million Americans relying on these cards, the potential loss could devastate air travel, tourism, and countless jobs, jeopardizing vital industry investments.