The dreaded basic economy fares offered by the airlines have many restrictions including the lack
of advanced seat assignments, no upgrades or priority boarding and other limitations such as no cancellations or refunds.
Frontier Airlines» Lindsey Carpenter explained that «there are seats on our aircraft that we block for premium passengers... The remainder of our aircraft is open
for advanced seat assignments for all classes of tickets.
No advance seat assignments.
If you want
an advance seat assignment next to your traveling companion or family and the only available adjacent seats include a preferred seat, you might have to pay a fee.
If your airline does not provide
an advance seat assignment, you can request to board the aircraft before other passengers if you need additional time or assistance to board, stow accessibility equipment, or select a seat that best meets your needs.
As an Elite member, you will enjoy extra points, including a complimentary carry - on,
advanced seat assignments, priority services, and more.
But it comes with even less:
no advance seat assignment, no room for overhead bags, and you're one of the last ones on the plane.
And if you book your tickets during this sale, check - in baggage, carry - on luggage and
advanced seat assignments will still be included in the price of your fare.
Elite flyers receive Zone 1 boarding, one free carry - on bag,
advance seat assignment, stretch seating when available, waived fees and last seat availability.
You can not get
an advanced seat assignment when you purchase the ticket.
Economy Light fares will not have
advance seat assignment and they'll be slotted into seats with the least amount of legroom.
Advance seat assignments may be available for purchase during booking and up until check - in opens
It doesn't matter if they are American, Delta or United Basic Economy tickets, they all come with a ton of travel restrictions such as
no advance seat assignments, no cabin baggage allowances, no miles accrual and a host of other passenger annoyances such as being the absolute last group to board an aircraft.