Our opinions are our own. American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra gets you an economy seat with perks like early boarding, extra legroom, reserved overhead bin space and a complimentary alcoholic drink.

American Airlines began selling basic economy fares in 10 markets in 2017. Today, you'll find basic economy fares on most routes. And although it's been around for over seven years, you may still ...

American Airlines has addressed this growing demand with its new Main Cabin Extra product, which, according to the airline, gives passengers “a little more of everything.” It offers seats with ...

American Airlines is retrofitting its planes, adding main cabin seats that are wider and can command higher fares. American Airlines, Qantas seek nod for more U.S.-Australia flights These airlines ...

American Airlines is touting the coming changes ... American said that “Both the Main Cabin Extra seat and the Main Cabin seat will be replaced with the same seats offered on our 777-300ER ...

An American Airlines passenger shared a story about a flight attendant who pulled the cushions off of the seats in an empty Main Cabin Extra row to prevent other passengers from sitting there.

American Airlines and Sabre have announced the availability of American's Preferred and Main Cabin Extra Seats through Sabre's travel marketplace using NDC-based technology standards. This launch ...

Removing the two inches of seat pitch in the main cabin would make American Airlines seats just barely roomier than Spirit Airlines, which is commonly known for being uncomfortable and knee-squishing.

American calls its extra legroom seats Main Cabin Extra; United, Economy Plus; and Delta, Comfort+. On some international flights and select longer U.S. flights, the airlines also offer a ...

Flexibility, seat selection and not boarding last are worth paying a little more than you would for basic economy. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when ...

In addition to American's Main Cabin Extra seating, the airline's existing Preferred Seats product will continue to offer other desirable Main Cabin seats on a complimentary basis for all of ...