American changes policy, lets basic economy passengers bring a carry-on bag

Passengers looking to save a few bucks by booking a ticket on American Airlines' basic economy class will get a perk.Starting Sept. 5, passengers flying in that class can bring a carry-on bag and a personal item free of charge, even if they booked the flight before Sept. 5. Previously, travelers could only bring a personal item that fit underneath the seat in front of them (like a small backpack) and had to pay $25 for a carry-on at the gate on top of normal baggage fees for basic economy."We're