These 13 airlines offer 'basic' business-class seats for less than the cost of classic fares

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Example of the meals on new united 787.
More than a dozen global airlines have a version of "basic business class" that strips perks like lounge access in exchange for a lower ticket price.

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Delta is introducing 'basic' business class. Here's how it works — and how it could mean you can finally afford a seat.

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This is Delta One with the current branding on a Boeing 767-400ER, but it is a modified version with no door.
Delta is rolling out "basic" premium fares to make flying in its higher-end seats cheaper.

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Erroneous hijack alert on a flight to Tel Aviv triggered fighter escorts and an emergency landing

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A LOT Polish Airlines flight was diverted to Bulgaria after a hijack alert was unintentionally triggered.
A LOT Polish Airlines flight was diverted to Bulgaria after a hijack alert was unintentionally triggered.

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I spent $500 on a cross-country red-eye flight in Delta's basic economy. I'm glad I didn't upgrade to a premium class.

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Business Insider's reporter flew from San Francisco to NYC in Delta's basic economy.

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Donald Trump unveiled a new presidential jet gifted by Qatar. Here's how Air Force One has changed through the years.

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Donald Trump's new Air Force One.
Donald Trump's new Air Force One.

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United confirms 'Eurobusiness' economy layout on its new Airbus A321XLRs

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United Airlines is testing blocked middle seats on its Airbus A321XLRs. This could secure more revenue while simultaneously saving on labor costs.

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Airlines warn DHS customs threat would cripple international flights

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Markwayne Mullin, the new DHS secretary, has said he is considering cuts to customs agents at international airports in US cities that do not cooperate with his department's deportation efforts.
Markwayne Mullin, the new DHS secretary, has said he is considering cuts to customs agents at international airports in US cities that do not cooperate with his department's deportation efforts.

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See inside a historic Air Force Two plane used by vice presidents and first ladies during 5 presidencies

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This VC-9C transported vice presidents and first ladies from 1975 to 2011.
This VC-9C transported vice presidents and first ladies from 1975 to 2011.

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JetBlue CEO says flyers are requesting wheelchairs to cut airport lines. Policing this travel 'hack' could backfire.

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JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty at the Semafor World Economy Summit in April 2026.
JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said able-bodied people are requesting wheelchairs to skip the line.

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The world's biggest airlines are canceling flights as they face jet fuel shortages and rising prices

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United and other airlines are cutting flights over high jet fuel costs and shortages.

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