The rule change that began last week impacts basic economy flights for American Airlines, which has its second-biggest hub at ...

American Airlines basic economy customers will no longer earn AAdvantage miles, the carrier announced this week.

As of December 17, American Airlines has quietly made its cheapest fares a lot less rewarding. Going forward, basic economy ...

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

As of earlier this week, American Airlines basic economy passengers will no longer receive frequent flyer miles or points for ...

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

Those purchasing basic economy tickets with American Airlines will no longer earn frequent flyer miles or loyalty points ...

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 makes major change to its basic economy tickets - The change in policy only surfaced when a terms and ...

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

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

American Airlines passengers who buy basic economy tickets will no longer be eligible to earn miles or points toward status in the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program. "Customers who ...