AAdvantage is the name of American Airlines' frequent flyer program. Founded in 1981, it was only the second such program in the industry, and it remains the largest loyalty program in the airline ...

American Airlines has made a change that affects how millions of travelers earn rewards on its cheapest tickets — and now the airline is facing some backlash for it. Under the updated policy, ...

American Airlines has drawn a sharper line between its cheapest tickets and the perks that come with loyalty. Starting this week, customers who buy basic economy fares will no longer earn ...

Members of American Airlines' loyalty program will no longer earn miles or other travel rewards when purchasing a basic economy ticket. People enrolled in the carrier's AAdvantage program previously ...

American Airlines quietly ended the ability for customers traveling on basic economy tickets to earn miles and status. Basic economy tickets are airlines' most restrictive and already do not allow for ...