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

American Airlines fliers are fuming after the carrier cut its program awarding bonus miles and other travel perks to passengers who purchase a basic economy ticket. According to the airline’s website, ...

American Airlines passengers who buy basic economy tickets will no longer be eligible to earn miles or points toward status in the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program. "Customers who ...

American Airlines just added a new restriction to basic economy: Its flyers won't earn miles or Loyalty Points on no-frills ...

On Dec. 17, 2025, American Airlines changed its policy on “basic economy” ticket holders earning bonus miles for free flights ...

Today, Dec. 23, 2025, investors parse loyalty-program shakeups to gauge American’s next phase.

American Airlines has launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for AAdvantage members at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Here's how you can earn thousands of extra American Airlines Loyalty Points by making hotel reservations through AAdvantage Hotels.

The American Airlines AAdvantage program benefits travelers based in cities throughout the United States, such as New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Charlotte, Chicago and Dallas, who fly to ...

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For American Airlines frequent flyers who travel in large groups and use Admirals Club lounges, the $595 annual fee may be worth it. Joe Van Brussel is a freelance writer for CNET Money, where he ...

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