If you book basic economy tickets, you should expect to board with the last group. If you checked bags and don’t need overhead bin space or just prefer to spend less time on the aircraft, ...

United Airlines introduced basic economy in 2017 to compete with budget carriers. I booked the discounted fare from New York to Denver to experience the airline's most basic option.

When you book basic economy, you probably won’t be able to select your seat ahead of departure. Instead, you’ll be assigned one at either check-in or the gate.

In a first for U.S. airlines, passengers who book Delta's "basic economy" tickets will no longer earn frequent flier miles. They also will receive no credit toward status in its Medallion program.

In basic economy, your seat is automatically selected for you, ... Rome, Berlin, and Paris for Less Than $200 — but You Have to Book Soon .

Delta Air Lines has announced changes to its fare classes, including readjusting its Basic Economy seating. Beginning Thursday, for flights on or after October 1, the Delta seats will now be under ...

Delta is getting rid of Basic Economy. ... No changes are being made to the in-flight experience itself—just what it’s called when you book. Delta flyers are already reacting.

Delta Main Basic is the new Basic Economy, a bare-bones fare that comes with restrictions. Flyers will get their seat assignments after they check in, for example, and board in Zone 8.

Southwest will start charging passengers for checked luggage and sell basic economy tickets. By . Alison Sider. ... trademarked the phrase and devoted a section of a book celebrating its 50th ...