Air Travel with United Airlines’ Basic Economy Class, How’s it Different from Others?
United Airlines offers two types of economy tickets: Basic Economy and Economy . The Basic Economy fare is less expensive, but there may be limitations on seat assignment, boarding, carry-on baggage, upgrades, changes, refunds, elite earning, and elite benefits. This article will highlight the key differences between a United Economy and a Basic Economy ticket that you should be aware of before booking a flight with United. United Economy vs. Basic Economy: Difference Remember the restaurant example I mentioned at the start? Your primary purpose for going to the restaurant was to eat. Any additional activity (such as eating with their utensils) is considered outside of the basic need to eat. Now take the case of United Airlines. The baggage allowance is one of the most noticeable differences between the economy and the basic economy. You won't be able to bring any more carry-on luggage in the overhead bin if you have a Basic Economy ticket. On the other ha...