Basic economy tickets get a bad rap. These cheaper fares, which carry more restrictions and fewer built-in features than regular economy tickets, can seem like a “gotcha” game. And while these fares ...

Delta Air Lines is rebranding its ticket categories and nixing basic economy. The affordable tickets have been renamed Delta Main Basic. Delta says the changes will provide more choice and clarity for ...

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 ...