Airlines are trying to make flying more miserable so we’ll spend more money. Are customers buying up?
Basic Economy
Is United Losing Money On Basic Economy?
Basic Economy is the latest customer UN-friendly creation to come out of Scott Kirby’s lab. While not totally his making, he’s spent enough time pumping it up with steroids. The product being rolled out still needs to be tweaked. And, some more attention needs to be spent on how to make more money off the most loyal customers.
American Airlines Changes Their Basic Economy Restrictions, For The Better!
Basic Economy fares continue to spread to more markets. That means more frustrated customers. American Airlines made an announcement that makes things better for customers. That’s a welcome change.
Airline Pricing Shouldn’t Be This Hard, But It Kinda Is
Which one is the right price? Which one is a feature, not a bug? Sometimes, airline pricing makes my head hurt.
Pizza On TV! Talking About American Airlines Plans To Expand Basic Economy
Basic Economy is a hot topic nowadays. I was on TV again yesterday discussing the increasing number of flights you’ll find these new fares.
How Many People Are Buying Basic Economy Fares?
United Airlines has been rolling out Basic Economy fares on so many routes. At this point, pretty much all domestic routes offer Basic Economy in some fashion. How many people are booking them, and how much money is it generating for United Airlines?
Cheap Flights To Las Vegas! Under $200 Round-Trip!
Definitely the cheapest fare I’ve seen to Las Vegas in a long time.
Don’t Want Basic Economy Tickets? Prices Are Going Up, Up, Up!
Don’t want to sit in basic economy? The price to do avoid basic economy is going up on many United routes. Only a few dollars in some cases, a lot in others
Are Basic Economy Fares The Worst The Airlines Can Treat Us?
Basic Economy fares have now spread across all 3 of the legacy carriers. American Airlines and United Airlines took a harsher path than Delta did, taking away even more benefits than Delta did. Is this the beginning or the end of the latest round of cuts customers will have to endure?
