American Airlines stops offering miles and other rewards for basic economy fares

Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.

We checked out American Airlines new plane with lie-flat suites and upgrades

Nat Pieper, American's chief commercial officer, told USA TODAY at a media preview of the plane in New York that the new aircraft is part of the carrier's strategy to make the American Airlines ...

American Airlines limits perks for basic economy tickets. What to know

American Airlines said its basic economy tickets would no longer earn customers points or miles toward AAdvantage status.
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American Airlines Is Making Big Changes To Their Rewards Program

The carrier said this week that basic economy fares will no longer count for reaching frequent flyer milestones.
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American Airlines Is Adding 15 New Domestic Routes—Here’s What’s Coming

The carrier will introduce 15 different routes starting March 14, 2026, American shared with Travel + Leisure. These will take off from some of the airline's biggest hubs, including Chicago, Dallas, ...
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American Airlines has ordered 250 electric flying taxis to ferry passengers around cities at speeds of up to 200 mph. Take a look at the VX4.

American Airlines is betting big on flying taxis. The airline conditionally pre-ordered 250 of Vertical Aerospace's VX4 eVTOLs in June 2021, with an option for 100 more. On July 15, 2022, American ...