United Airlines and Delta Air Lines continue to offer free first checked bags on transpacific flights for basic economy ticketholders, but like American, charge $75 on transatlantic flights.

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' basic economy tickets now come with one less restriction. Travelers are allowed to bring a standard carry-on bag in addition to a personal item that fits under the seat in front ...

American Airlines officials announced Thursday the carrier would introduce Basic Economy on some trans-Atlantic flights beginning in April. The addition of Basic Economy service will be part of a ...

American Airlines launched its much-awaited Basic Economy fares today, which may make some tickets less expensive. But what will passengers have to give up for the savings?

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American Airlines is expanding its so-called 'basic economy' fares to more flights as it fights budget carriers for travelers who just want a cheap seat. The no-frills tickets often cost about $40 ...

American Airlines passengers may find themselves fighting harder for overhead bin space this fall after the airline decided to allow carry-on bags for customers flying on basic economy tickets ...

We also don’t know pricing yet for American and United’s Basic economy, but several airline sources say the fares are designed to be competitive with the cheap tickets offered by ultra-low ...

FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines is expanding so-called basic economy fares to more flights as it fights budget carriers like Spirit for travelers who just want a cheap seat. The no-frills ...

After months of spreading throughout American Airlines’ domestic network, so-called basic economy fares are making their way to some international routes, with the carrier announcing that the ...

American Airlines will offer basic economy fares on trans-Atlantic flights, including those operated by British Airways, Iberia, and Finnair. The biggest tradeoff for basic economy ticket holders ...