Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I paid $175 to fly in basic economy from Salt Lake City to NYC with Delta. A few months later, I took a $240 basic economy flight ...

This is certainly bad news for United MileagePlus members.

One of our travel reporters flew basic economy from LA to NYC on American Airlines. Another reporter took a basic economy flight from Salt Lake City to NYC on Delta. Both had more spacious seats than ...

Basic economy fares can be 20–30 percent cheaper than standard tickets, but come with strict rules and few perks. So are they worth it? We get it—travel is getting expensive. And when budgets are ...

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 ...

As American Airlines continues to dominate Charlotte’s airport, local passengers buying the cheapest seats will no longer earn award points as basic economy customers. The airline, which accounts for ...

It happens all the time: You found a great deal on Google Flights, only to click the link and realize that it’s a basic economy fare. That means a hefty surcharge for regular economy, with such ...

I paid $175 to fly in basic economy from Salt Lake City to NYC with Delta. A few months later, I took a $240 basic economy flight from Seattle to NYC with Alaska Airlines. I compared my experience and ...

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 ...