"The phrase " basic economy" doesn't exactly elicit excitement, especially in our current era of airline travel. Baggage fees are rising, seats are shrinking, and no one likes getting stuck next to the bathroom. But as seasoned travel reporters, we've realized basic economy isn't one-size-fits-all. So we're on a mission to try every US carrier's version and help you decide which basic economy fits you best."
"Delta's seatback entertainment screen kept Hadden occupied throughout the flight. Hadden doesn't like squinting to watch TV on her tiny phone screen, so she was thrilled to have a seatback entertainment system with hundreds of movies and shows. She'd even prepared for the occasion by packing her own wired headphones. Next to the audio jack, she used the USB port to charge her phone during the flight."
"Konstantinides enjoyed a ginger ale and a bag of mini pretzels shortly before her flight landed. It felt like a luxury to enjoy both a complimentary meal and a snack in basic economy, which shows just how much has changed in the airline industry. As a '90s kid, Konstantinides still vaguely remembers complimentary hot meals being the norm on longer domestic flights. Now you can expect to pay for everything on some budget airlines, even water."
A basic-economy flight from Los Angeles to New York on American Airlines included a complimentary breakfast and a second snack and drink service, offering more onboard provisions than typical budget fares. A basic-economy flight from Salt Lake City to New York on Delta featured a seatback entertainment system with hundreds of movies and shows, an audio jack, and a USB port for charging. Seats on both carriers felt more spacious than expected. The complimentary meal on American contrasted with the broader industry trend of shrinking seats and rising fees. There were no notable differences between Delta and American bathrooms.
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