American Airlines Cancels Perks for Basic Economy Fliers, to Add 15 New Routes

American Airlines Cancels Perks for Basic Economy Fliers, to Add 15 New Routes

While American Airlines prepares to add 15 new routes by next summer, this week it quietly ended perks for travelers purchasing Basic Economy tickets. According to a Dec. 18 post on social media platform X, the airline announced that starting Dec. 17, Basic Economy ticket holders are no longer eligible for AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points. “We routinely evaluate our fare products to remain competitive in the marketplace. Customers who purchase…

Major Airline Ends Frequent Flyer Miles For Basic Economy Tickets

American Airlines is ending the ability for basic economy travelers to earn frequent flyer miles.The airline announced that customers who buy a basic economy ticket on or after Wednesday, Dec. 17, are no longer eligible for AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points toward elite status. The move could affect frequent flyers across the Northeast who rely on low-cost fares for business travel and vacations.American outlined the new policy in a social medi…