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

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

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

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

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

The Fort Worth-based airline said that it will no longer allow travelers to earn miles or loyalty points for those who buy ...

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

The Texas-based airline revealed the controversial change this week, saying that tickets purchased on or after Dec. 17 would not earn AAdvantage miles or loyalty points towards status.

Premium economy often costs around 50% more than economy, although this varies widely and varies by sub-class.

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American Airlines filled the week before the Christmas rush with a series of announcements for customers. The updates came ...