I took two basic economy flights with United Airlines and Delta. The latter was ultimately cheaper, more comfortable, and had more amenities.

Basic economy fares limit consumers through carry-on restrictions, lack of seat assignment and late boarding. Cobranded ...

Here’s where things get a little more complicated. United Airlines offers a budget-friendly option called basic economy. United’s basic economy fare includes most of the same services and ...

Premier qualifying flights: This is the flying required to earn United status. PQF are essentially flight segments. Each flight segment equals 1 PQF. Basic economy tickets and flights to Venezuela ...

The easiest way to unlock priority boarding, including if you're in basic economy, is with an eligible co-branded United credit card. Many of the same benefits, including priority boarding ...