As the travel season comes into full swing, a new report sheds light on the prominent role of rewards points and loyalty programs in American travel plans. According to the second annual Barclays US Consumer Bank’s Travel Rewards and Loyalty Report, 76% of U.S. travelers rely heavily on these programs to enhance their travel experiences and would have to downgrade their trips without rewards points. Wakefield Research, a B2B market research firm, helped compile the information for the report, which coincided with National Travel and....