Economy class is everyone's least favorite cabin, yet this is the travel class that most people fly in. It is the tightest cabin, with less legroom, narrower seats, infamous fights over armrest rights ...

Who doesn’t love a steal of a deal on flights? You start researching, and there it is: a round-trip ticket for less than $200. It almost feels too good to be true. And right now, it kind of is.

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 ...

While the upfront price for a basic economy ticket may seem enticing, the real cost often shows up later. One of the biggest misconceptions is that it's simply a cheaper version of standard economy ...

The phrase "basic economy" doesn't exactly elicit excitement, especially in our current era of airline travel. Baggage fees are rising, seats are shrinking, and no one likes getting stuck next to the ...

CINCINNATI — Airfares are rising for Thanksgiving and Christmas week travel as planes become increasingly full. With the average fare over $300 and up almost 10% in 2025 (according to the Consumer ...

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 ...

American Airlines fliers are fuming after the carrier cut its program awarding bonus miles and other travel perks to passengers who purchase a basic economy ticket. According to the airline’s website, ...

GoFundMe’s 2025 "Year in help" review found that its crowdfunding platform was increasingly used by Americans to fundraise for basic economic needs. "Monthly bills" was the second-fastest growing ...