Nov 16, 2016
You want economy? United has “basic” economy
The airline will offer a no-frills fare to compete with low-cost airlines Spirit and Frontier.
by Gigi Douban

Rick Kern/Getty Images for United Airlines
Starting next year, United Airlines will begin offering passengers a cheaper option for airline fares. The new “basic economy” fare, which gets you little more than a seat, makes United the latest major airline to try to lure passengers from ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit and Frontier.
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