Affecting millions of budget travelers seeking loyalty points and miles, American Airlines has eliminated rewards earning on ...

Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.

A basic income program in rural Romania put one child on the path to jobs at Electronic Arts and Microsoft, and helped another reach the Olympics.

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

Kenya's universal basic income program, which will continue through 2030, is offering no-strings cash to 20,000 participants in 200 rural villages.