Originally Posted by
VegasGambler
I know that basic economy still exists on AA but I just did a quick search of about 5 different routes and AA's cheapest fare was main cabin on all of them... no basic economy. And that cheapest main cabin fare was often competitive with (usually matching) basic economy fares on AS and UA.
Yes, but if you look at the booking codes those main cabin seats often earn 25 - 50 percent of the miles flown.