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The business travel industry has seen a dramatic transformation over recent years. And a topic that has been doing rounds off lately in the travel market is the \u2018Basic Economy Fares\u2019. Major global airlines, such as American Airlines,  Delta Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines, have introduced Basic Economy Fares (BEF) for business travelers. BEF is an effort to offer cost-conscious travelers an alternative and to compete with the way Low-Cost Carriers (LCC) present fares. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The term \u2018basic\u2019 implies a ticket with minimal amenities or features. Although BEF are the most economical fares available, they may pose several drawbacks for business travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog, let us understand what are basic economy fares and are they good for business travel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Basic Economy Fares?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Basic economy fares are a type of airline ticket that typically offer a lower price than the standard economy fares but come with more restrictions and fewer amenities. These fares are designed to appeal to budget-conscious business travelers willing to sacrifice some comforts in exchange for a lower ticket price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delta Airlines <\/a>was the first to introduce basic economy fares on selected routes for economy travel in 2012. They were followed by all the other legacy airlines, which came up with their own version and changed the restrictions over the years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic economy fares were mainly introduced by these legacy airlines to compete with ultra-low-cost carriers such as Spirit, Frontier, and Allegiant. However, they have removed certain standard benefits, such as seat selection, from their lowest-priced economy fares. This adjustment enables them to offer lower prices while still providing differentiated services for their frequent flyers and business customers. A basic economy fare is usually $25 cheaper on average than other fares. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After understanding what basic economy fares are, let us see what it offers to the business travelers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seat Selection <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If a specific seat location on the plane is important to you during economy travel, you should reconsider booking a basic economy airfare. Typically, basic economy tickets do not allow seat selection. And, most likely, you will also not get to sit with your colleagues or other members of your group. The following are the limitations of the primary U.S. airlines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n