This video explores the Basic Economy experience on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, as we experienced all three in one day. It covers the entire journey from booking to ...

The phrase "basic economy" doesn't exactly elicit excitement, especially in our current era of airline travel. Baggage fees are rising, seats are shrinking, and no one likes getting stuck next to the ...

We get it—travel is getting expensive. And when budgets are tight, it makes sense to spend your money on experiences at your destination rather than the flight that gets you there. That’s where “basic ...

American Airlines quietly ended the ability for customers traveling on basic economy tickets to earn miles and status. Basic economy tickets are airlines' most restrictive and already do not allow for ...

Basic economy tickets get a bad rap. These cheaper fares, which carry more restrictions and fewer built-in features than regular economy tickets, can seem like a “gotcha” game. And while these fares ...