In exchange for a lower-priced fare, American Airlines basic economy comes with some restrictions on seating, boarding order, ...

Basic economy passengers on American Airlines face high baggage fees and cannot choose their seats without incurring a fee.

The media hasn’t given close attention to one aspect of American’s rollout of basic economy seats. The airline is aiming to play a subtle psychological and marketing trick on many of its ...

For instance, if you are not comfortable allowing the airline to select a seat for you ... permit an overhead carry-on bag with basic economy, Delta and American do. What are other ways to ...

Here's how to sit together for free on a basic economy ticket. Airlines rely on the fear ... Jet2 and Ryanair say you'll be allocated a suitable seat free of charge. American Airlines and Tui refused ...

The American ... seats or priority boarding. As a basic member, you can also request same-day standby for an earlier flight and receive credits for qualifying canceled Basic Economy fares (for ...