American Airlines expands basic economy fares as Delta dials back
American Airlines Group is expanding basic economy fares to more domestic flights to compete with budget carriers such as Spirit and Frontier and major carriers that already sell the low-cost, no-frills tickets. The move by American came after the airline tested basic economy on dozens of routes in the US, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. It also comes at a time when United Airlines is reportedly dialing back basic economy fares. The tickets often cost about US$40 less per round trip than a standard economy seat. American also may start selling similarly low-priced, no perks tickets to Europe as soon as next year, one of the carrier’s top executives said last month. <br/>
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American Airlines expands basic economy fares as Delta dials back
American Airlines Group is expanding basic economy fares to more domestic flights to compete with budget carriers such as Spirit and Frontier and major carriers that already sell the low-cost, no-frills tickets. The move by American came after the airline tested basic economy on dozens of routes in the US, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. It also comes at a time when United Airlines is reportedly dialing back basic economy fares. The tickets often cost about US$40 less per round trip than a standard economy seat. American also may start selling similarly low-priced, no perks tickets to Europe as soon as next year, one of the carrier’s top executives said last month. <br/>
