When you're traveling on a budget or simply have little to take with you, legacy airlines in the United States have you covered. Booking the cheapest Basic Economy fare will allow you to enjoy the ...

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 Airlines will stopped awarding AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points for basic economy tickets. This policy change aligns American with similar restrictions already in place at other carriers.