Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
Their paychecks vary depending on the airline and hours flown, but according to an American Airlines captain’s paystub that ...
With these premium American Airlines cards, the choice comes down to lounge access, elite status and statement credits.
American Airlines said its basic economy tickets would no longer earn customers points or miles toward AAdvantage status.
The carrier will introduce 15 different routes starting March 14, 2026, American shared with Travel + Leisure. These will take off from some of the airline's biggest hubs, including Chicago, Dallas, ...