United basic economy fares are the worst in the industry, bar none. Fortunately for travelers in a hurry, they're about to get a little bit better.| Thrifty Traveler
Basic economy fares are here to stay, and they're unavoidable. But the three major airlines handle them differently. So we set out to compare them.| Thrifty Traveler
Basic economy fares are a pain, but United Airlines takes it even farther. United basic economy fares are the most restrictive by far. Just how bad are they?| Thrifty Traveler
Almost all the major U.S. carriers are selling basic economy fares now. But what do you get? It depends on the airline. And there's a reason you may want to avoid them altogether...| Thrifty Traveler