Get business class vibes on a basic economy budget.

When I booked a six-hour JetBlue flight from NYC to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in basic economy, I didn't expect to feel pampered. I've flown with this budget airline dozens of times to ...

What does this mean for the oneworld carrier's passengers?

Delta Air Lines has uncorked a rebranding of all of its fare types — upending the Basic Economy/Main Cabin/Comfort Plus/etc. order that has dominated the big U.S. airlines for the last decade or so.

The policy is another sign that the economy is skewing toward the wealthy and away from the Middle Class. American Airlines is no longer letting basic economy flyers earn miles or points toward elite ...