Imagine spending $2,500 or more for a lie-flat business-class ticket only to find out you have to pay extra to select your seat. Sound a little like basic economy? It could be coming to a premium ...

Delta Air Lines is preparing to fundamentally reshape how premium cabins are sold, with new “Basic” business class and first class fares launching in 2026. The Atlanta-based carrier will be the first ...

In a first for a U.S. airline, Delta Air Lines will roll out “basic” business and first-class fares in 2026, according to an executive at the carrier. Basic fares mean fewer perks — such as ticket ...

United wants more people to book its premium seats, so it found a way to make them cheaper — though less flexible.Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images United Airlines is changing how people fly ...

In 2026, business class is going basic. That seems to be the plan for major U.S. carriers like Delta and United Airlines, which both have hinted at forthcoming launches of unbundled business ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Air France and KLM have joined a number of other airlines in offering Basic Business Class tickets, with passengers giving up ...

United Airlines is introducing "basic" business class on long-haul flights later this year. These unbundled tickets can be cheaper because they let flyers only pay for what they value. Some industry ...