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AA Employee Defends Basic Economy Fares on Podcast

On the latest episode of the podcast Tell Me Why, American Airlines’ Senior Vice President of Customer Experience, Kerry Philipovitch, stood up for the idea of Basic Economy fares, claiming that the airline would “see our most price-sensitive travelers leave” for budget airlines without the no-frills option being made available for customers.

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