United Airlines flight 1796 flies past Chase Field on approach to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Nov. 7, 2025, during the government shutdown. Rob Schumacher/The Republic USA TODAY ...
JetBlue's new "Base" fare structure offers a first-class experience that strips some premium perks in exchange for a lower price.
Basic airfare has now entered the first-class cabin. United Airlines is launching a new lower-end ticket for first-class flights, called base. Starting in fall 2026, United First and United Business ...
JetBlue is planning discounted "Base" fares for its coming first-class cabin, which is expected to launch later this year.Thomas Pallini/Business Insider The airline "basic premium" trend is spreading ...