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 ...

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 ...

Basic economy tickets promise cheaper fares but come with a growing list of restrictions, from no seat selection to fewer loyalty rewards. While they can save travelers 20–30%, the trade-offs often ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Passengers inside the cabin of a commercial airliner during flight. Shallow depth of field with focus on the seats in the ...

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 ...

Another day, another airline behaving badly — though this time, it’s multiple airlines. The Lufthansa Group has announced it ...

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, ...

It’s all part of a 15-year strategy to fit a wider range of flying experiences and fares onto the same plane. Photo shows the newly designed Delta One Suites during a media preview of an Airbus A350 ...

American basic economy customers will continue to be able to stow a free carry-on bag. Photo Credit: American Airlines American Airlines has stopped awarding AAdvantage miles on purchases of basic ...

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 ...

Southwest Airline passenger Robin Bonner, of Solon, Ohio, places her luggage into the overhead compartment on a flight from Midway Airport in Chicago to Cleveland, Ohio, April 2, 2010. (Chris ...

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 ...