Cheaper Seats, Fewer Perks: United Takes a Basic Economy Approach to Premium Cabins

United Airlines splits Polaris business class into 3 fare tiers with fewer perks

The new "Base" Polaris option offers a lower entry price but cuts lounge access, checked bags, and seat selection perks

Cheaper Seats, Fewer Perks: United Takes a Basic Economy Approach to Premium Cabins

United Airlines introduces a 3-tier plan that lowers the price of some first- and business-class seats—at a cost.

United Airlines announces new premium ticket options

United Airlines is rolling out tiered premium fares, adding a priced Base option for Polaris and Premium Plus with fewer perks.

Fewer Perks, More Uncertainty as United Unleashes New Premium Fare Tiers

United Airlines will introduce new fare tiers in premium cabins later this year, stripping out some current benefits from the new lower fare tiers, the airline revealed Friday.  Fares in the United Polaris and United Premium Plus cabins will have three different tiers: base, standard, and flexible. Standard and flexible fares are currently offered as refundable and nonrefundable fares, each including access to the United Polaris Lounge, two chec…