@akandmninmn@AmericanAir Yep — Delta removed Basic miles in 2022.
American just did it in Dec 2025.
One of the reasons many of us preferred AA was fewer restrictions on low fares. That advantage is gone now.
American Airlines quietly changed Basic Economy so you can’t earn miles OR use miles to upgrade.
Business travelers forced to book lowest fare by employers now lose loyalty benefits entirely.
That’s how you push frequent flyers to Delta. 😡 @AmericanAir