Despite their restrictions, basic economy tickets have proven popular with budget-conscious flyers and likely won't fully disappear anytime soon.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Passengers inside the cabin of a commercial airliner during flight. Shallow depth of field with focus on the seats in the ...

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, ...

The policy is another sign that the economy is skewing toward the wealthy and away from the Middle Class. American Airlines is no longer letting basic economy flyers earn miles or points toward elite ...

Basic economy might look like a bargain, but it’s designed with trade-offs that can surprise unprepared travelers. From last boarding calls to zero flexibility, these fares strip away perks in ...

Fresh from cancelling tens of thousands of flights because of the soaring cost of jet fuel, Lufthansa is set to reduce ...

United wants more people to book its premium seats, so it found a way to make them cheaper — though less flexible.Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images United Airlines is changing how people fly ...

United is overhauling its fare classes, offering cheaper business class and premium economy fares that are more restrictive.