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With basic economy soon available on American, Delta, and United, it's worth comparing the pros and cons of each fare. American's may be good for elite travelers while Delta's is best for those with baggage.
Details on American Airline's long-awaited basic economy fares were finally released last week. At large, the fares bear the basic hallmarks of similar products launched by Delta and United, but as far as benefits go, American seems to have chosen middle ground in terms of what exact perks the fares offer to customers.
Across all three carriers, the new batch of basic economy fares have a great deal in common. All fares aim to strip away the perks of everyday economy travel to purportedly keep fa
