United Backtracks on Basic Economy and 5 Other Aviation Trends This Week


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This week in aviation, once airlines started recovering from Hurricane Irma, we examined basic economy. United Airlines was pushing the ultra-low fares hard, but is now easing up.

Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines aviation. For all of our weekend roundups, go here. >>As one carrier, United, backs off on basic economy, another, American Airlines, doubles down. Will this clear the field for American? Pe