https://slickflight.com/blog/ Airline booking guides from the SlickFlight travel desk. en-us Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://slickflight.com/blog/american-airlines-2026-bag-fees-basic-economy https://slickflight.com/blog/american-airlines-2026-bag-fees-basic-economy Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Bags & fees 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. https://slickflight.com/blog/delta-main-basic-vs-classic-vs-extra https://slickflight.com/blog/delta-main-basic-vs-classic-vs-extra Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Fares explained 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. https://slickflight.com/blog/united-basic-economy-explained https://slickflight.com/blog/united-basic-economy-explained Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Fares explained 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.