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Alaska Airlines Announces Basic Economy Fares

April 30, 2018 Daniel Morley

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has announced the introduction of a basic economy fare for its passengers. The announcement was made during an earnings call earlier this week. The new fare class will be called “Saver Fare,”

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Virgin Atlantic Introduces New Discounted Fare Option to Compete with Low-Cost Carriers

March 12, 2018 Daniel Morley

On the heels of basic economy being expanded on transatlantic flights by American Airlines and its oneworld partners, Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new fare for consumers seeking a lower cost option for flying the

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American Airlines Spreads Basic Economy to Europe

March 2, 2018 Hemal Gosai

American Airlines will roll out its Basic Economy fare for transatlantic flights in April, alongside its Oneworld alliance joint venture partners in Europe. This completely expected occurrence allows American to increase incremental revenue on these

Opinions

Opinion: Hawaiian Airlines Should Carefully Consider Basic Economy

December 8, 2017 Hemal Gosai

Hawaiian Airlines is debating introducing basic economy on many of its flights. While basic economy fares have been permeating the US domestic markets through the efforts of the three major domestic carriers, Hawaiian Airlines has

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Analysis: How We Ended Up with Basic Economy in the U.S.

October 11, 2017 Joe Pesek

Frequent travelers have seen the scenario play out all too many times over the past few months. Customers arrive at the airport ready to take their family on a weeklong vacation, only to arrive at

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Opinion: Why We Shouldn’t Blame American Airlines for Rolling Out Basic Economy

September 6, 2017 Hemal Gosai

American Airlines has finally launched Basic Economy fares on all routes in the continental United States for immediate travel. American Airlines initially rolled out Basic Economy for sale on February 21 for travel beginning March

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Opinion: Is Basic Economy Worth the Savings?

January 22, 2017 Matthew Garcia

Given the recent announcement of multiple airlines’ basic economy fares, is saving a few bucks really worth losing numerous travel benefits from a passenger’s perspective? In 2014 alone, the three largest airlines made close to

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Alaska Airlines Announces Basic Economy Fares

Virgin Atlantic Introduces New Discounted Fare Option to Compete with Low-Cost Carriers

American Airlines Spreads Basic Economy to Europe

Opinion: Hawaiian Airlines Should Carefully Consider Basic Economy

Analysis: How We Ended Up with Basic Economy in the U.S.

Opinion: Why We Shouldn’t Blame American Airlines for Rolling Out Basic Economy

Opinion: Is Basic Economy Worth the Savings?

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