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I’ve flown United Airlines across the Atlantic at least a dozen times for my job, and it’s always been hit-or-miss.Much of that comes down to the aircraft type: Some of United’s older planes, like its Boeing long-haul 767s and 777s, still have dated cabins and older technology.But amid booming premium…
The airline “basic premium” trend is spreading.JetBlue Airways announced on Monday that it is unbundling its coming first-class cabin with a new fare dubbed “BlueFirst Base” that strips perks like seat selection in exchange for a lower price.The new fare will roll out “in the coming days” as JetBlue prepares…
A new trend is emerging in the US airline market that promises to make premium travel more affordable: “basic” business class.These unbundled fares retain the core on-board business-class experience while stripping away traditional amenities to lower the upfront price.For example, a traveler flying from Los Angeles to Tokyo on a…
Delta Air Lines’ fanciest passenger cabin just got a budget option. Sort of.The airline this week launched new fare types that expand its “basic” strategy into its premium cabins — First Class, Premium Select, and Delta One, the latter marketed as “Basic Business.”Delta says the goal is to make premium…
