Not exact matches
Unfortunately, it seems that all bank point portals show
Basic Economy fares instead of regular
fares, and none of them
allow you to bypass
Basic Economy fares for regular
fares online.
Delta doesn't yet offer
Basic Economy fares on its Seattle — Hong Kong route so the
fare being quoted is for a Main Cabin
fare which is upgradable and
allows elites to make the most of their perks.
The ability to earn Elite Qualifying Miles (albeit a t a reduced rate) is an improvement on what United Airlines announced with its
Basic Economy fares which only
allow passengers to earn redeemable miles.
Note that every United credit card discussed above except for the TravelBank and MileagePlus Rewards Card will
allow you to bring your carry on if you decide to purchase a
basic economy fare with United.
With some
basic economy fares, no carry - ons are
allowed, you don't earn certain points or miles, and you may not be able to sit with friends or family members traveling with you, she says.
The
Basic Economy fare does not
allow for changes, refunds or advance seat selection.
Some
fare types don't
allow you to select a seat — specifically, the
basic economy fare.