More airlines are selling a cheaper business class where you'll get comfy lie-flat seat but won't get to pick which one. Meet basic business.

• Air France and KLM started selling new business class light tickets on April 24.
• The fare does not include perks like lounge access, seat selection before check-in, and refunds.
• It's part of a trend that started in 2019 when Emirates first unbundled its business class offering. 

Air France and KLM are the latest airlines to join in on the "basic" business class trend: offering passengers a cheaper business class ticket, without some of the perks usually associated with the class. 

If you want the comfy business class seat, but have no time to go to the lounge, for example, or don't need to check a bag, you can purchase a business ticket that forgoes those perks, depending on the airline and route.