The recent changes to United Airlines' MileagePlus program are a mixed bag for customers. For one, the carrier raised thresholds for each tier — Silver, Gold, Platinum and 1K — by roughly 25% ...

In the United States, a basic economy fare essentially gives a customer a seat, and that's it. On United, domestic passengers are prohibited from bringing carry-on bags, travelers ...

Now it seems that Delta Air Lines and United Airlines could bring the same ‘unbundling’ approach to business class with the ...

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.

I spent $205 on a basic economy flight with United Airlines from New York City to Denver. A few days later, I took a $175 basic economy flight with Delta from Salt Lake City to NYC. Both flights ...

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 ...

A report reveals that solo travelers pay more for airline tickets on American, United and Delta compared to groups, with notable price differences on one-way flights.

A round-trip fare for Christmas week — Dec. 20 through Dec. 27 — lists a basic economy fare of about $1,400, though it falls to about $340 round trip after the holidays.

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.