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 ...

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

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

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. Basically, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I flew with JetBlue from NYC to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in an EvenMore seat. JetBlue's EvenMore rows are premium ...

Basic economy tickets get a bad rap. These cheaper fares, which carry more restrictions and fewer built-in features than regular economy tickets, can seem like a “gotcha” game. And while these fares ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

American and United have started selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers. American announced Tuesday that it began selling the ...