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

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of our travel reporters flew basic economy from LA to NYC on American Airlines. Another reporter took a basic economy flight ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Upgrading to United's economy class gives you the option to change your flight, bring a carry-on and more. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The ...

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 ...

American and United have started selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers. American announced Tuesday that it began selling the ...

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 ...