In exchange for a lower-priced fare, American Airlines basic economy comes with some restrictions on seating, boarding order, mileage earning, and your eligibility to change or cancel your flight.

The three largest US carriers offer similar economy class cabins, although some have perks over the others, depending on the ...

Rival United Airlines also launched basic economy fares in February. Delta added a limited number of basic economy seats in 2012. As passengers book the last of the basic economy fares ...

American wanted $10-$43 one way for seats on a Dallas-Las Vegas flight this week. 3) Do the math. Basic economy tickets are designed for price-sensitive travelers. Airlines do their best to scare ...

American Airlines recently added basic economy ... You don't get an advance seat assignment when you buy a basic economy ticket. Seats are assigned at check-in or at the gate.

select their seat in advance.” We also don’t know pricing yet for American and United’s Basic economy, but several airline sources say the fares are designed to be competitive with the cheap ...

American Airlines began selling tickets for its roomier premium economy class ... spring for a pricier seat. On the lower end of the scale, American has introduced a basic economy options that ...

Single-aisle planes on domestic flights will retain first-class seating at the front of the jets, the company said. American Airlines will add Flagship Suite and Premium Economy seats on new ...

Our opinions are our own. There are no mileage upgrades to American Airlines premium economy, but elite members might get lucky. Expect more legroom and wider seats in premium economy. Not all ...

Rival United Airlines also launched basic economy fares in February. Delta added a limited number of basic economy seats in 2012. As passengers book the last of the basic economy fares ...

American Airlines recently added basic economy ... You don't get an advance seat assignment when you buy a basic economy ticket. Seats are assigned at check-in or at the gate.