American Airlines just added a new restriction to basic economy: Its flyers won't earn miles or Loyalty Points on no-frills tickets.

American's decision mirrors Delta Air Lines' approach, which eliminated mileage earning on its "Main Basic" economy tickets ...

American Airlines fliers are fuming after the carrier cut its program awarding bonus miles and other travel perks to passengers who purchase a basic economy ticket. According to the airline’s website, ...

American Airlines has quietly removed one of the last big reasons to book its cheapest tickets, cutting AAdvantage rewards ...

American Airlines announced that passengers purchasing basic economy tickets will no longer earn AAdvantage miles or Loyalty ...

American Airlines will stop allowing AAdvantage members to earn miles on basic economy fares for tickets bought after Dec. 17, affecting some business travelers.

On Dec. 17, 2025, American Airlines changed its policy on “basic economy” ticket holders earning bonus miles for free flights ...

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 ...

One of our travel reporters flew basic economy from LA to NYC on American Airlines. Another reporter took a basic economy flight from Salt Lake City to NYC on Delta. Both had more spacious seats than ...

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) shares are moving higher in Tuesday’s after-hours as growth in the carrier’s basic economy fueled a better-than-expected profit of $0.91 per share, swinging from a loss of ...