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Yep, the reason I used to be a hardcore AA flyer was that AA Main Basic still offered miles back then, apart from the fact that DFW was (and still is) my base. Now that they don't, I switched to Delta and Alaska and I kid you not, I got treated better by both. I am already putting my hands off United since IIRC you need to pay for carry-ons as well, and United does not let you change seats in Basic Economy (IIRC when I bought my ticket, Delta didn't add that verbiage just yet). Both cases do not apply if you fly a partner airline, e.g. ANA on a United ticket.Originally Posted by xliioper
No miles are awarded for luggage fees and is basically limited to seat purchases. DL Comfort Basic fares (which still seem to be only offered in limited markets) earn 2 miles per $1 base. I'm somewhat surprised AA and DL no longer offer at least some miles on Main Basic at a reduced rate as it encourages some loyalty of price conscious customers at minimal cost. No status earning on Basic fares is more understandable as most people buying Basic fares likely don't care about earning status. Now that AA and DL have dropped mileage earning on Main Basic, I wouldn't be suprised if UA follows suit at some point.
I'm just glad that I can still pay for a seat on Delta, because on Alaska, your choice of seats that could be paid in advance were premium, first, and preferred seats. I know AA's seats are open for purchase until T-24, not sure about United.
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I believe only Delta and Alaska had this promise claim. I wonder how passengers would prove this. Maybe firing their stopwatch on their phones? Originally Posted by sydneyracquelle
Incorrect. 2,500 SM are awarded if you claim that your checked luggage arrived after 20 minutes on a domestic flight.