Major airlines are cutting frequent-flier miles for basic economy passengers, with United, American and Delta implementing changes.

United Airlines introduced basic economy in 2017 to compete with budget carriers. I booked the discounted fare from New York to Denver to experience the airline's most basic option. I loved the ...

Basic economy passengers are losing another perk from airlines. Find out why more airlines are doing away with mileage points ...

Basic economy exclusions have changed a lot over the years, and you may want to think twice before booking basic for your ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of our travel reporters flew basic economy from LA to NYC on American Airlines. Another reporter took a basic economy flight ...

JetBlue passengers with basic economy tickets will soon be able to bring a carry-on bag in addition to their personal item. The change takes effect Sept. 4. United Airlines will be one of the only ...

Upgrading to United's economy class gives you the option to change your flight, bring a carry-on and more. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The ...

If you’ve ever booked a basic economy ticket on American Airlines to save some cash—and figured you’d at least earn a few miles along the way—this is one change you’ll want to know about. Until now, ...

It’s all part of a 15-year strategy to fit a wider range of flying experiences and fares onto the same plane. Photo shows the newly designed Delta One Suites during a media preview of an Airbus A350 ...

The phrase "basic economy" doesn't exactly elicit excitement, especially in our current era of airline travel. Baggage fees are rising, seats are shrinking, and no one likes getting stuck next to the ...