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

American Airlines fliers are fuming after the carrier cut its program awarding bonus miles and other travel perks to ...

American Airlines has stopped awarding AAdvantage miles on purchases of basic economy tickets, and flyers also can no longer ...

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

Miles and points are important for airlines, especially American, as it encourages brand loyalty and helps passengers unlock ...

Travelers who buy American Airlines basic economy fares will no longer earn AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points.

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

American Airlines said its basic economy tickets would no longer earn customers points or miles toward AAdvantage status.

Basic economy tickets will still be subject to the $200 surcharge, on top of any fare difference, in order to change flights.

I spent $205 on a basic economy flight with United Airlines from New York City to Denver. A few days later, I took a $175 basic economy flight with Delta from Salt Lake City to NYC. Both flights were ...