The U.S. economy grew faster in the second quarter of the year than previously estimated. The Commerce Department said today gross domestic product from April through June grew at a revised 3.3%.

One of our travel reporters flew basic economy from LA to NYC on American Airlines. Another reporter took a basic economy flight from Salt Lake City to NYC on Delta. Both had more spacious seats than ...

There's no doubt that basic economy is infuriating. From carry-on baggage restrictions on some airlines to a lack of seat selection, it's a step down from what travelers are used to getting when ...

The cost of flights is on the rise again, with an average cost of over $300. This year plane tickets have increased by ten percent, making 'basic economy' tickets more tempting to some. Some travelers ...

But it might be a product of businesses holding back on imports after going on an import binge earlier this year to avoid tariffs. Despite everything that’s going on in this economy right now — ...