Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. American Airlines passengers who buy basic economy tickets will no longer be eligible to earn miles or points toward status in the ...

American Airlines quietly ended the ability for customers traveling on basic economy tickets to earn miles and status. Basic economy tickets are airlines' most restrictive and already do not allow for ...

American Airlines has quietly removed one of the last big reasons to book its cheapest tickets, cutting AAdvantage rewards from basic economy and reshaping how millions of budget travelers earn status ...

American basic economy customers will continue to be able to stow a free carry-on bag. Photo Credit: American Airlines American Airlines has stopped awarding AAdvantage miles on purchases of basic ...

As American Airlines continues to dominate Charlotte’s airport, local passengers buying the cheapest seats will no longer earn award points as basic economy customers. The airline, which accounts for ...

The differences between the budget fare type offered by the three legacy carriers.

American Airlines passengers who buy basic economy tickets will no longer be eligible to earn miles or points toward status in the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program. "Customers who purchase a Basic ...