We'll start selling Basic Economy in late February on select routes. A ticket gets you a seat in the Main Cabin, with restrictions including:

1 item that fits under the seat (no access to overhead bins)*
Seats assigned at check-in
Fees to choose a specific seat
Not eligible for upgrades
No flight changes or refunds
Board in last group*

Baggage restrictions

Each person can board with 1 item such as a purse or small handbag that fits under the seat. You won't have access to overhead bins.

All other items must be checked at ticket counters. If you take them to the gate you'll pay an extra $25 gate service fee per item plus the applicable bag fee.

Carry-on items can't be larger than:
18 x 14 x 8 inches
45 x 35 x 20 cm

Carry-on baggage »

Seat restrictions

You can choose a specific seat within 48 hours of departure, but a fee will apply. Otherwise, seats will be automatically assigned for free when you check in.

AAdvantage® members

Elite status and eligible AAdvantage® credit cardmembers

AAdvantage® elite status members and eligible Citi® / AAdvantage® or AAdvantage® AviatorTM Mastercard® cardmembers are exempt from certain restrictions.**

You can ...
Take 1 item that fits under the seat (no larger than 18 x 14 x 8 in.)
Take 1 item free of charge to store in the overhead bin (no larger than 22 x 14 x 9 in.)
Keep your priority or preferred boarding privileges
Keep your checked bag benefits

Award miles and elite qualification
Award miles and Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs) earned based on ticket price (includes base fare plus carrier-imposed fees; excludes government-imposed taxes and fees)
Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) and Elite Qualifying Segments (EQSs) earned at a reduced rate of 0.5 per mile/flight segment flown


*Restriction doesn't apply to AAdvantage® elite status members or eligible AAdvantage® credit cardmembers.

**Eligible cards include:
Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World EliteTM Mastercard®
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select World EliteTM Mastercard®
CitiBusiness / AAdvantage® Platinum Select World EliteTM Mastercard®
AAdvantage® AviatorTM Silver Mastercard®
AAdvantage® AviatorTM Red Mastercard®
AAdvantage® AviatorTM Business Mastercard®