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. I loved the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Delta, American and United are offering controversial low-cost fares called “basic economy” in select markets to take on the threat from discount airlines like Spirit and Frontier. When you're ...

Back in November, JetBlue announced its latest new airfare class for those looking to save a little cash while booking flights: Basic Blue—or in other words, basic economy seating. For those who don’t ...

JetBlue introduced its version of a basic economy fare in November 2019, following suit with numerous competitors. The Blue Basic fare charges for advance seat assignments, restricts changes, and ...

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 ...

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 23: JetBlue planes sit at their gates at John F. Kennedy Airport on April 23, 2014 in the Queens borough of New York City. JetBlue pilots voted to unionize today by a 71% margin. ...

A 2013 Saturday Night Live skit is even more relevant now than when it first aired. It takes place at an airport gate during boarding time. Two passengers note they're in Group 2. "We should be ...

JetBlue Airways is shaking up its ticket perks and restrictions, with some changes that will thrill travelers and a major one that will infuriate plenty of passengers. The biggest news for travelers ...