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Old Feb 23, 2026 | 12:46 pm
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Originally Posted by bchandler02
Am I correct in my understanding of the following?
I am AA Plat.
Booking a simple domestic ticket in Y.

Main Cabin (regular econ ticket): Earns at a higher rate, can be cancelled for a travel credit in most cases
Basic Econ: Earns at a lower rate, more limited cancellation/changes (but can still do same day standby if needed) - everything else is the same

All other benefits (seat selection/MCE, baggage, etc.) are the same

Is this correct?
Basic Economy fares no longer earn AAdvantage miles/Loyalty Points. From aa.com:

"Basic Economy fare tickets bought on or after 12:00 a.m. CT on December 17, 2025 will not earn AAdvantageŽ miles or Loyalty Points."

Everything else you wrote is correct.
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