A January plane crash in Nepal that killed 72 people – including two Americans and two lawful U.S. permanent residents – was likely caused by its pilots mistakenly cutting the power, according to a ...

If you like flying without plane perks, hand luggage and priority boarding, then Canadian carrier WestJet’s budget seats could be for you. The airline’s new low-fare offering – ‘UltraBasic’ – was ...

Basic economy tickets – airlines' cheapest fare option – are rife with restrictions Some airlines have other labels for these tickets, like "Blue Basic" or "saver" fares. With airline ticket prices on ...

A basic economy flight ticket is typically cheaper and more restrictive than a main cabin ticket. Perks like seat selection and luggage allowances may not be included in a basic economy ticket.