American Airlines is launching a new level of service on selected routes starting in February.
I’m not sure it is anything I would be interested in but for a short jaunt it might be ok. From what I gather it is called Basic Economy
I’m not sure anything with the words basic and economy in the same sentence is good but we’ll see.
This is American’s lowest Main Cabin fare. It still allows you to have a free soft drink, snacks and entertainment and you’ll still earn credits ans award miles, albeit at a reduced rate.
The restrictions are
· 1 item that fits under seat (no access to overhead bins)
· Seats assigned at check in
· Fees to choose a specific seat
· Not eligible for upgrades
· No flight changes or refunds
· Board in last group
For me I would not like to be limited to 1 under seat bag.
Under seat items can’t be larger than 18 X 14 x 8 inches.
If seats are assigned at check in my guess is there will be a lot of center seats. I don’t like that, window or aisle for me please.
And finally I hate boarding in the last group.
I can see if you are just making a short flight somewhere and have no baggage that this might be ok but that doesn’t describe most of my travel adventures.
I wonder how much of a savings this is too? It would need to be substantial for me to be interested. What do you think about this?