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Many a blog’s been buzzing lately about the new basic economy fares now being offered by American, United, Delta and other airlines. At best, they’re presented as a way for thrifty travelers to save a few bucks. At worst, they’re seen as a new low in airlines’ “calculated misery” game.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Conversely, check out these super luxe airline suites.<\/a><\/p>\n

But is basic economy really that bad? While you could save $10\u2013$40, some basic fares don’t let you use the overhead bin space, change your ticket or choose your seat (the latter of which could make the basic fares a poor choice for family travel). If you do come across one when booking on Orbitz.com<\/a>, be sure to check the terms and restrictions, which differ from airline to airline.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, to better determine whether the new fares are a good fit for you, the business travel experts at Egencia<\/a> came up with the chart below. It offers a quick look at the features and restrictions of basic fares across three major airlines to help travelers decide for themselves.<\/p>\n

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