(WHTM) — With the average airfare over $300, and up almost 10% in 2025, a basic economy ticket may look tempting. Shannon Nesmith is OK with flying as cheaply as possible. “I think it’s a good thing ...

Delta Air Lines is rebranding its ticket categories and nixing basic economy. The affordable tickets have been renamed Delta Main Basic. Delta says the changes will provide more choice and clarity for ...

No matter where you're heading, everyone wants to find the most comfortable seat on a flight. And while you might hope for the best with a free upgrade, anyone flying on United Airlines still has to ...

There's no doubt that basic economy is infuriating. From carry-on baggage restrictions on some airlines to a lack of seat selection, it's a step down from what travelers are used to getting when ...

Delta is overhauling its ticket offerings in a bid to give customers "greater choice and more customization." miglagoa - stock.adobe.com Delta is grounding Basic Economy. The airline is overhauling ...

One of our travel reporters flew basic economy from LA to NYC on American Airlines. Another reporter took a basic economy flight from Salt Lake City to NYC on Delta. Both had more spacious seats than ...

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, ...

American Airlines will stopped awarding AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points for basic economy tickets. This policy change aligns American with similar restrictions already in place at other carriers.

Members of American Airlines' loyalty program will no longer earn miles or other travel rewards when purchasing a basic economy ticket. People enrolled in the carrier's AAdvantage program previously ...

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 ...