Is Flying Basic Economy Right for You?

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Basic economy is one of the new buzzwords in flying. More and more traditional, non-low cost airlines are now offering up a type of ticket with this name which offers up a cheaper option to flying.

Basic economy typically does not include any baggage (including hand baggage), a choice of seats, or any type of cancellation or change flexibility on your ticket.

So, how do you know if this option is right for you?

Basic economy is great if you find a significant price difference between a regular seat and a basic economy seat. Even if you have to take hand luggage or if you want to choose a seat, you can usually do so at a price that won’t make it any more expensive.

Also, if the days of your trip are set in stone and there’s no chance that you might have to make a change or cancel, basic economy is great because you won’t have to worry about losing your money.

Short trips are another great reason to choose basic economy, as you probably won’t need to check baggage and run up the fees on your flight in this way.

So, there are definitely situations where flying basic economy is the right choice if you want to get a deal. Go ahead and try it, and see what you think!