Originally Posted by
NYC Flyer
I have been seeing the opposite--that is basic economy returning to more and more AA routes in the coming weeks.
Still leaves the question unanswered--do I need to buy Main on AA or will AS elite benefits apply the same way as AAdvantage elite status does for basic economy travel on AA?
AS elites don't get MCE or upgrades on AA basic economy tickets.
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...-aa-main-extra
My point was more that if the cheapest ticket is main cabin then there is no elite tax.