Basic economy passengers are losing another perk from airlines. Find out why more airlines are doing away with mileage points ...

Basic economy fares can be 20–30 percent cheaper than standard tickets, but come with strict rules and few perks. So are they worth it? We get it—travel is getting expensive. And when budgets are ...

Upgrading to United's economy class gives you the option to change your flight, bring a carry-on and more. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click ...

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

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I flew with JetBlue from NYC to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in an EvenMore seat. JetBlue's EvenMore rows are premium ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever booked a basic economy ticket on American Airlines to save some cash—and figured you’d at least earn a few miles along the way—this is one change you’ll want to know about. Until now, ...

WASHINGTON — American Airlines is making a notable change for its budget travelers. Customers who purchase basic economy tickets will now no longer earn AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points toward elite ...

We get it—travel is getting expensive. And when budgets are tight, it makes sense to spend your money on experiences at your destination rather than the flight that gets you there. That’s where “basic ...

The phrase "basic economy" doesn't exactly elicit excitement, especially in our current era of airline travel. Baggage fees are rising, seats are shrinking, and no one likes getting stuck next to the ...