A look at what you're getting into by buying a basic economy ticket, and the implications these fares have on the aviation ...

No matter where you're heading, everyone wants to find the most comfortable seat on a flight. And while you might hope for the best with a free upgrade, anyone flying on United Airlines still has to ...

We took basic economy flights on Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Here's how they compared, from the seats and snacks ...

Main cabin seating on a JetBlue plane. A basic economy flight ticket is typically cheaper and more restrictive than a main cabin ticket. Perks like seat selection and luggage allowances may not be ...

With the average airfare over $300, and up almost 10% in 2025, a basic economy ticket may look tempting. Shannon Nesmith is OK with flying as cheaply as possible. “I think it’s a good thing if you are ...

Delta Air Lines is rebranding its ticket categories and nixing basic economy. The affordable tickets have been renamed Delta Main Basic. Delta says the changes will provide more choice and clarity for ...

Basic economy tickets – airlines' cheapest fare option – are rife with restrictions Some airlines have other labels for these tickets, like "Blue Basic" or "saver" fares. With airline ticket prices on ...

I flew with JetBlue from NYC to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in an EvenMore seat. JetBlue's EvenMore rows are premium economy seats with extra legroom. I booked basic economy and was upgraded ...