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Travelers who buy American Airlines basic economy fares will no longer earn AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points.

American Airlines will stop allowing AAdvantage members to earn miles on basic economy fares for tickets bought after Dec. 17, affecting some business travelers.

American Airlines said its basic economy tickets would no longer earn customers points or miles toward AAdvantage status.

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