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 purchase a Basic ...

American Airlines has stopped awarding loyalty points and miles for basic economy fares. The change in policy only surfaced when a terms and conditions update on the carrier’s website was noticed by ...

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, ...