Major airlines are cutting frequent-flier miles for basic economy passengers, with United, American and Delta implementing changes.

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 ...

Basic economy exclusions have changed a lot over the years, and you may want to think twice before booking basic for your next flight.

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. American Airlines announced that passengers purchasing basic economy tickets will no longer earn AAdvantage miles or Loyalty ...

Economy seat space varies widely among US airlines, with noticeable differences in legroom, width, and comfort.

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