Do Airlines Care About Basic Economy Passengers?
With the spring travel season upon us, the cheapest airline tickets are becoming even more restrictive, as the nation’s top airlines chip away at what’s included in a “Basic Economy” fare. How much is too much to ask of air travelers, and can we push back?
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Show Notes
With the spring travel season upon us, the cheapest airline tickets are becoming even more restrictive, as the nation’s top airlines chip away at what’s included in a “Basic Economy” fare. These tickets can severely limit travel perks like choosing your own seat, carrying-on a bag, or making changes to your flight. At the same time, rising fuel prices are making air travel more expensive and the government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security is creating major slowdowns at TSA checkpoints. How much is too much to ask of air travelers, and can we push back?
Guests:
Andrea Sachs, travel reporter, The Washington Post
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