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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Passengers said they paid extra for a window seat but got a wall instead. Now they're in a legal battle with airlines.

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The misaligned windows on JetBlue's A321LR.
The misaligned windows on JetBlue's A321LR.

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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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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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Delta CEO stands by his decision to choose Amazon over Elon Musk's Starlink for one main reason

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Ed Bastian, chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines Inc., during an interview on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian.

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Today is the last day Delta will offer free snacks on short flights. I'll miss the Biscoff, but it's really not a big deal.

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Delta Air Lines is ending snack service on dozens of routes.

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Berkshire Hathaway triples Alphabet stake — and reveals new bet on Delta

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Warren Buffett and Greg Abel revealed a fresh bet on Delta Air Lines.
Warren Buffett and Greg Abel, pictured as Squishmallows here, placed a fresh bet on Delta Air Lines last quarter.

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Delta won't use Starlink. Elon Musk is not happy.

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Elon Musk in 2025
Elon Musk's Starlink internet is being installed across scores of airlines, but not Delta.

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Delta's CEO says he asked AI to write his commencement address, but he threw it out because it lacked 'soul'

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Ed Bastian stands in front of a pink and blue wall. He hands are pressed together.
Delta's CEO said he asked AI to write a commencement speech. He said he scrapped it and put "pencil to paper."

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Delta is canceling hundreds of flights due to crew and scheduling challenges, an internal memo shows

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Delta is experiencing an abnormally high volume of flight cancellations compared to its mainline counterparts.

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