The Rise of 'Basic' Business and First Class

A growing number of carriers are introducing unbundled fares across their first, business-class, and premium economy cabins.

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Unbundled fares are no longer limited to the back of the plane. A growing number of airlines now sell basic, unbundled tickets across their premium cabins, including premium economy, business class, and first class.

With more carriers adopting this approach at the front of the aircraft, travellers need to know the specific terms and restrictions attached to each ticket before completing a booking.

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