Basic Economy gets more Basic

[moa999]

Seems AA have rolled out changes for bookings commencing 18 May 2026

That removes status benefits (priority check-in, seat selection, priority boarding etc). Simple Flying seems to believe this extends to other Oneworld elites.
No mention of lounge access (which is not a benefit for AA elites)

American Airlines' New Basic Economy Rules Even Punish Its Top-Tier Frequent Flyers

What does this mean for the oneworld carrier's passengers?

simpleflying.com

AA page

https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/experience/seats/basic-economy.jsp

 

[Bundy Bear]

Seems AA have rolled out changes for bookings commencing 18 May 2025

That removes status benefits (priority check-in, seat selection, priority boarding etc). Simple Flying seems to believe this extends to other Oneworld elites.
No mention of lounge access (which is not a benefit for AA elites)

American Airlines' New Basic Economy Rules Even Punish Its Top-Tier Frequent Flyers

What does this mean for the oneworld carrier's passengers?

simpleflying.com

AA page

https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/experience/seats/basic-economy.jsp

Now that their is no spirit why do they have to go down to the bottom of the barrel in benefits.

It seems like previous loyalty those Lifetime 1 Million and 2 million milers get screwed although its unlikely to effect those who appreciated status but its pretty bad.