Airline booking guides from the SlickFlight travel desk
Plain answers on fares, bags, seats and booking rules at Delta, United, American, Southwest and other airlines. Every guide links to the airline's own published policy and shows the date we last checked it.
Bags & fees
American Airlines 2026 Bag Fees and Basic Economy Changes Explained
American raised checked bag fees in 2026 and changed Basic Economy: paid seat selection, no upgrades and Group 7 boarding. Here's what applies to you.
October 25, 2026 · American
Fares explained
Delta Main Basic vs Classic vs Extra: What Each Fare Really Includes
Delta now sells Basic, Classic and Extra versions of each cabin. Here's what you give up with Main Basic: seats, changes, boarding and miles.
October 25, 2026 · Delta
Fares explained
United Basic Economy: Carry-On Rule, Seats and What You Give Up
United Basic Economy usually means a personal item only, an assigned seat, the last boarding group and no changes. Here's what it costs you and when it's fine.
October 25, 2026 · United