Basic economy

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'''Basic economy''' is a [[travel class]] on some airlines in the United States. Basic economy fares were introduced for full-service airlines in the United States to compete more effectively with [[low-cost carrier]]s, and to encourage passengers to upgrade to standard economy fares.<ref name="cr" /> As of November 2018, [[Southwest Airlines]] is the only major American airline with no plans to introduce basic economy as a travel class.<ref></ref>

Basic economy fares generally come with significant restrictions. Passengers traveling in Basic Economy are typically not allowed to change or cancel tickets, select seats, or store baggage in [[overhead bin]]s, and they are usually the last to board and leave the aircraft.<ref name="cr"></ref>

==By airline==
===Delta Air Lines===
[[Delta Air Lines]] was the first airline in the United States to introduce basic economy in 2012.<ref name="cnt-comparison"></ref> According to Delta, the airline got $20 million in extra revenue during January to March 2016, with plans to expand the fares to other markets.<ref></ref> Glen Hauenstein, president of Delta, said in October 2017 that the airline's basic economy airfares acted as an incentive for passengers to upgrade to more expensive standard economy tickets, describing basic economy as a product that "people don’t really want".<ref name="economist"></ref> Delta introduced basic economy on international flights in April 2018.<ref></ref>

As of July 2018, basic economy passengers on Delta receive a free carry-on allowance, but may not select seats nor change, cancel, or upgrade their ticket after purchase, regardless of [[elite status]]. For domestic flights, the first [[checked bag]] costs $25; unlike most international carriers which provide a free checked bag, Delta charges $60 for the first checked bag on international flights in basic economy.<ref name="cnt-comparison" />

===United Airlines===

===American Airlines===
[[American Airlines]] introduced basic economy fares in 2017, following Delta and United.<ref></ref>

==Reception==

==References==




[[Category:Travel classes]]
[[Category:Airline tickets]]

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