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United.com displays fare classes in search results directly under each fare. The flight below shows fares in basic economy (N), deep-discounted economy (S), and deep-discounted business (P).

I recently booked basic economy domestic flights with United and Delta for similar prices. Each ride was about 4 ½ hours, but the two bookings felt like completely different classes to me.

A few days later, I took a $175 basic economy flight with Delta from Salt Lake City to NYC. Both flights were 4 ½ hours, but they felt like different classes.

American and United have started selling cheaper “basic economy” fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers. American announced Tuesday that it began ...

I recently booked basic economy domestic flights with United and Delta for similar prices. Each ride was about 4 ½ hours, but the two bookings felt like completely different classes to me.