Basic economy fares can be 20–30 percent cheaper than standard tickets, but come with strict rules and few perks. So are they worth it?

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A basic economy flight ticket is typically cheaper and more restrictive than a main cabin ticket. Perks like seat selection and luggage allowances may not be included in a basic economy ticket.

Economy class is everyone's least favorite cabin, yet this is the travel class that most people fly in. It is the tightest cabin, with less legroom, narrower seats, infamous fights over armrest rights ...

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