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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 12:12 pm
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Originally Posted by PV_Premier
Today, AA became the last of the big 3 to introduce a basic economy fare, which basically is a stripped down coach ticket with limited elite benefits and no seat assignment. You can only bring a personal item.

Delta introduced theirs to much "fanfare" in early 2016, and were (of course) followed by United late last year. AA joins the fray today.

There is strong speculation that these fares may soon be "system wide" including international travel.

So, how long will it be before AS "enhances" its R fare bucket to the basic economy level?


I'm sure it will be introduced, but my guess is that it will only apply to those AS elite members that didn't get the thank you gift, rollover miles, 10K bonus miles, or free baggage on VX flights
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