WATCH THIS before you book United Airlines BASIC ECONOMY ticket!!
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- Watch this video before you book your United Airlines Basic Economy. We are not strangers to United's basic economy class and it's saved us lots of money on flights. Cheap flights come with a price and often time it's convenience. SUBSCRIBE: / thecityandbeyond
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does it make a difference if I don't have a credit card but my parents buy me the ticket with there credit card? (for 1 passenger)
It does not. We've done it for friends before. Have your parents pay for the flight for you with their united cc and you STILL receive economy perks. Really good question!
@@TheCityandBeyond yes my parents did but they don't mileage plus but they paid for the perks either way. plus its my first time flying.
@@Arudo-san Oh awesome. This is an awesome option for you cause you get a cheap price but the perk of economy. Bring a carryon and personal bag. And board early! Let us know how it goes! Safe travels!
@@TheCityandBeyond This is interesting! My mom and I are flying on the same flight, but separate (basic economy) reservations. I used my Explorer card to buy both tickets. United officially says only the primary cardholder can make use of the benefits. Kinda sketch hah! What are the odds she can use my benefits as well?
Which benefits? Kamau used to book tickets for me before i got my own United card and i got priority boarding still and was able to take a carry on. If you're asking about the free checked bag, I'm actually not definite on that one cause I never had to check in a bag without before i got my own card. Hope that's somewhat helpful.
That thumbnail is hilarious
Thank you! Working really hard on these babies to see if the algorithm will help boost us a little haha.
Since we’re the last ones to board do we still get our seats that we purchased? Because I heard many stories, regardless if you purchased your not guaranteed those seats.
You definitely should. If you don't, make sure you bring it to social media and tag them AND contact them via email or calling for a refund.
United is one of the most strict airlines when it comes to basic economy
We realized that's the belief of many ppl but didn't know that cause we had the card perks. That's actually what made us create these basic economy videos.
@@TheCityandBeyond yes but if you don't have the card, then you are with the minimum
Good information, straight to the point and clear. Thanks.
Thanks Ginger!
Booked a flight from EWR to MCO for Spring break through United for $77!! When I saw the price my jaw dropped. Bought 7 tickets right away. It's basic economy but the trip is short and plan to add a few bagged luggage. I didn't know about United Explorer card holders so I booked it with a regular card. With all the perks you discussed it's worth becoming a card holder. I also found info how to maximize the space under the seat for personal items to lessen the checked bags. Can't wait to go on our trip! You guys are fun to watch and hope to learn more from you!
Enjoy your trip! Let us know how it goes.
So if a flight is no checked baggage and no carry on bag, I have to pay extra for my baggage?
700 subscribers...congrats on reaching that milestone. Good information especially the lounge benefit. Always envious when there is a weather delay and I see people going into the lounge areas.
Thank you! We're getting closer to that 1000! What's funny is we've only been able to really use it once together for that very reason. Delayed cause of weather and we hung out in the lounge and door drinks, read comics and played Sims 4.
Its sometimes hard to find a lounge or one open when we need. Wish they had more 24hr ones but it seems like those your of lounges are generally at more airports overseas.
We've also thought about getting an American Express card for that reason and once we expand the family. That would even cover lounges at events as well. And sometimes, you need to take a break from a crowd haha. And we don't think it's limited to a specific airport lounge like United clubs.
Hey, thanks for the info! How do you guys get your free checked bag? I booked with the Explorer card but of course the United system doesn't know that, so it wants me to prepay for checked bags. Flying out of SFO, so trying to avoid the big lines.
So this is usually automatic when it comes time to pay for the checked bag. However, technology is faulty. If it doesn't automatically say $0 with a crossed out price you can call united and they can sort it out fairly quickly. They'll like your card to your account to your account so it doesn't happen in the future. If you're short go to the check in desk before going through security.
Thanks for the lesson. I'll have to save some of these videos for when we finally decide that its time for us to get on a plane to wherever
You're welcome! Yeah we figured these are videos for people to come back to once they feel safe enough to fly again.
United Airlines Basic Economy in away is not that bad. I went for "Baton Rouge, Louisiana" to "Manila, Philippines" on a Round Trip United Airlines Basic Economy ticket. There was a hour delay, And I almost missed one of my layover flights, But everything turned out fine.
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Did you just pack like a backpack?
@@joy-115 I had a small 17"x10"x9" Duffle Bag. it falls under United Airlines "personal item size", so I can just put it under the seat. you can search "DALIX 17" on amazon and find the bag I used. It's under $20 bucks.
@@nohatersbrand thanks, were you allowed a carry on as well as a personal item? And did you pay for your checked bags? We booked to central America and it says going we don't pay for checked bags but we do pay entering USA. Thanks
@@silviac4621 I just had my personal item 17"x10"x9" duffle bag. I was able to pack everything in it. Most of my cloths were rolled. The Philippines stay's hot year round, So I was able to only pack lite summer clothing (T-shirts and Shorts).
Oh United...😂
Haha oh we know
Thanks.
Hey guys ...maybe you can help me. My husband is flying out of EWR to go to Vegas (layover Chic) IN A FEW DAYS when we look up his ticket his layover is an hour or less and says RISKY CONNECTION. Iam trying to contact United but they say hold time is 2 hrs. Do you have any suggestions how I can get a hold of them about this tic or how should I handle this situation? 🤷🏻♀️ I really appreciate anything you can tell me
Try tweeting at them. You'd be surprised how quickly you can get a business to notice you when it comes to public comments. Or just go to the airport and speak with someone at the United counter before the flight day and handle it that way. There's also the messaging feature on their app. And if you call again, call in the morning.
I booked a flight basic economi ticket it did not let me pay to select my seats I’m traveling with two kids 7 and 3 will I be able to pay at airport and algo my carry in for $35
Believe so. Double check their website
HI Just a question, I booked a flight back to back to san fran and back to LA which is just an hour flight for 3 nights but would we still be able to bring a luggage just a small one that we can bay for an extra fee? I just cant put all my clothes in my personal bag.
If you have a basic economy ticket, you'd have to pay for a checked in bag then. No carry on.
Have you ever lost out on your money due to having to cancel your trip and they don’t do refunds/credits for the basic economy ticket?
We've rescheduled trips but never had to cancel as of yet. We also do travel insurance in the event something forces us to change plans.
I fly United all the time , but I couldn’t use economy seats because I fly to Thailand 5 times a year and can’t sit in that area for 24 hours . So I have the Amex Platinum card and use those points for perks . I use the United card for miles also which is good too. Round trip gets me almost 20,000 miles . Check that card out it’s worth it . Thanks for the video .
Thanks for that tip! We've heard about the card but didn't realize the perks.
@@TheCityandBeyond The best part is the Amex Centurion Lounge . Its great
Exactly
So what's the deal with no carry on? Why do they not allow a carry on and personal item when other airlines do? That sucks so bad.
This is only in regards to Basic Economy. Pretty much every airline doesn't allow a carry on bag with basic economy, not just United.
@@TheCityandBeyond I traveled delta and they allowed personal and carryon. I won't be flying united again
@@jtbasic so did American
I got a United Explorer card for this reason. The free carry-on is nolonger allowed on Basic Economy ticket when using this card.
I'm not fully sure if this has changed but according to their website and theponitsguy the primary card holder of a United Explorer Card and their companion can take a carry on free of charge. Albeit the united website does word it (likely intentionally) weird.
@@TheCityandBeyond RIGHT....I had to take to twitter to get a refund of $100 that they charged me on my way back from Belize. I had the same carry-on going that I had coming, explained that I had the card and all. They still charged me. I tried to dispute it with Chase as well as United. Initially they denied me, but after a short twitter rant and being advised to resubmit my refund request, they finally refunded me yesterday.
However, I did recieve a letter from Chase that read:
"Thank you for contacting Chase regarding your United Explorer credit card account. In order to be eligible for the baggage fee waiver, the following criteria should be fulfilled:
*First checked bag flies free for primary customer and up to one companio traveling
on the same reservation when credit card or miles are used as payment to book travel
*MileagePlus account number must be included in the reservation."
It doesn't say anything about a carry-on and when I spoke to them on the phone, they were still pretty unclear on what the rules are.... SMH.
i just buy them-
If the flight gets canceled on a basic economy do I get a refund?
Not sure if United gives refund for all cancelled flights but you'd have to contact them
I’m thinking I’m going to be going on more than the trip in winter of 2022. Does it charge monthly for United Explorer Cards? Thanks for this video! I’m still looking forward to my trip :)
I’m not going to have any trouble with the rules for carryon baggage. Thanks!
There's an annual fee for the card.
Are the seats bigger on Economy? Or is it the same seats from Basic economy? The last time I flew basic economy the seats were to kinda tight 😕
They are exactly the same.
Just found you, love you two, New subscriber.💕
Thank you! Always so good to hear 😍
You guys having the United Explorer card and Star Alliance makes flying United worthwhile
Exactly, otherwise probably wouldn't have it if we weren't 30 mins or less from Newark
So will my duffle bag that's 22×11×9 will be ok for a basic economy ticket?
Sorry, i will take a united's economy flight this month and I intend to carry my guitar so can I do that, it's important for me to bring it with me
New subscriber 😁 I love your intro lol.
Thank you!
$1200 for a economy from Hawaii to Guam
Hello I have a question please I have a economy plane with united from colombus to Washington IAD is possible to bring with me 2 big bags because I have another plane from Washington to morocco
You'll have to check the dimensions for your flight. Probably will need to check them in if they are too big
How many times a year do you get explorer card perks with United. I know the lounge is twice a year but what about baggage and boarding privileges? Thank you for this video.
Thanks for watching. The amount of times we use the perks vary year to year. I would say at least 4+ times.
My reservations say "united economy" is that basic economy? or regular economy?
We'd say that is economy if you don't see basic anywhere. Airlines makes it VERY clear when it's not economy and is basic economy to avoid complaints.
Naek pesawat
Thanks?
🦋Great work keep going⚘
Thanks again!
Good perks for the United card
Yeah for sure. We're actually looking into other airlines we fly often or are in star alliance to get a cc with if it helps the way United's card helps with basic economy.
I wonder if there is any flexibility with the “personal item” measurements 9”x10”x17”???
My bag measures 9”x12”x15”
I believe you should be okay. Especially if it's a malleable bag.
Mine too. Were you ok?
@@TheRAH1 yes I was. No one checked the measurements of my personal item. Actually my flight was so empty that we were able to use the overhead bins. No one checked or said anything. So you should be totally fine.
Basic economy ticket doesn't cover free carry-on luggage. With a United Explorer card can you get a free Carry-on luggage and a checked baggage? or just 1 checked baggage?
If you have the United Explorer, you can bring a carry on and one checked baggage along with you personal size bag.
@@TheCityandBeyond thank you.❤️ United doesn't highlight carryon bag benefit on their website. That's why i was not sure about that.
@@tkhan6149 no problem. I think we highlight it in the video for reference
@@TheCityandBeyond I have the United Exp card and purchased a basic economy flight. The APP says I can take a carry on, but it doesn’t mention checked bags.
@@proflvelez With card you still have the free 1st checked bag even though it's basic economy. Did you go to baggage details? If it doesn't say it there, definitely go to the counter tell them you have the card and you booked the flight with it. That's happened to us before and the employee fixed it so we weren't charged.
Question....with basic economy am I going to have to sit separate from my wife or do they keep groups together?
They do their best to keep tickets purchased together, seated together. It's not a guarantee but most times, you will always sit together.
@@TheCityandBeyond i think I can change it to economy for a additional 30 per person would you recommend doing so?
@@danielspidell7910 That is really a personal preference. If you need a carryon or feel more secure in choosing your seating and okay with paying more for your seats, then we say it's a good choice.
Thank you for the video, we are flying basic economy to Oahu in May.
We are flying American but our daughter and husband and our new grandson are flying United.
You're welcome! And have a great flight
Do yall happen to know how it works out with kids for seat arrangement..this will be owr first time flying ..its just me and my 3,4,10 year old kids..do we get seated together??😬do we board last..??
All airlines try setting tickets bought together, seated together. Basic economy usually boards last
what id they cancel the flight due to bad weather do I still get a rebook for free or a refund?
I believe you will automatically be promoted to rebook.
Which Basic Economy is better, American or United
Don't remember our last American flight so couldn't really say.
I have a question that might be dumb but I haven't gotten a clear answer.
I bought a United basic economy ticket, so I am guaranteed a spot on the flight, correct? So if the plane fills up it's not like I will suddenly not be able to get on? Has anything like this ever happened to you guys flying basic economy where the plane was full so you couldn't board even though you have a basic economy ticket?
Thank you!
NEVER! We've always gotten a seat and have never been bumped from a flight.
In the event they do bump you which again is beyond rare, they have to put you on a similar flight ASAP and possibly compensate you for it. So no worries
@@TheCityandBeyond Awesome, thank you! That's a relief to hear and helps ease my anxiety haha.
Your videos have helped me a great deal in planning my trip to France I appreciate it.
Sorry sir that you didn’t like the United Airlines! I am a captain of United Airlines and please tell me what we can do better thanks :)
We actually didn't say we didn't like United Airlines. What part of the video made you think that? And we're so appreciative that you reached out.
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Liking the intro dance! We need that carry-on bag. Group two is nice. Less stress for sure. I can see why the card is a nice perk. We always pay a little extra for those perks you get with the card. We'll need to be in the lookout for those super cheap tickets.
For sure! The card provides really good perks if you find yourself using united often. We had to look up a lot of that stuff to figure out what made the most sense for us. Overtime we can see it but being what we need.
We have a friend who switched to American cause she moved to NC and the hub for them is there and always had cheaper flights meanwhile United wasn't. So she switched cards.
Does the basic economy ticket includes a personal item and a carry-on luggage for free? I'm confused about this point. Thanks
Just personal item
awww u guys are so cute and fun to watch :)
😍Thank you
So with basic economy can we still take luggage if we pay for it?
For a checked bag, not carry on i believe.
I cancelled my ticket more than 2weeks and they haven refunded me and I didn’t get the ticket number in my email can someone please tell me whats going on? Cause I feel like they are trying to play smart
You should call them again. And if you didn't get a refund, you likely got a credit instead.
So can I tell them I don’t want credit
Really depends on their current policy. These days a lot of stuff is changing quickly
Okay thank you
Was your ticket basic economy or regular economy? There is $200 change flight fee for basic economy seat for the domestic flight. If you purchased regular economy, you will get the full price in credit. Your confirmation number for the flight you canceled is the credit code that you can use for the future flight.
Is United safe I’m traveling in United my first time i traveled United I recently travel in delta
It's been safe as far as we know
@@TheCityandBeyond ok thank you
Can we carry two large suitcases, around 23 kg x 2 nos at additional luggage cost?
If you're checking it in. I believe that should be fine but not certain. Check the airline website to be sure.
Are the seats really small?
Really depends on which aircraft you get and what seat you're assigned. There are plenty of sites like seatguru to help you select
I wish I had watched this before I booked my basic economy ticket. I had to fly United because my mom and I are heading to Seattle. I don’t like them. I prefer Southwest and then Delta. American and United are my least favorite airlines.
We are flying united in July. Im hating the "no carry on" bs.
@@jtbasic can I bring a 🎒? Or is that not allowed?
@@DevinEvans from my understanding yes. I hope so I have all my filming gear to carry lol
Depending on the size of your backpack for sure it should fit the personal item sizing.
Great video! Answered a lot of questions. Thanks.
You're welcome! What we like to hear 😉
Thanks for the tips! We rarely every fly united, but will keep this in mind for future travels!
What airline do you guys usually fly?
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Thanks for the video. I am trying to book a United flight to India. It has two types of fares- Economy (Lowest) and Economy (Flexible). Could you please compare the two? United’s site doesn’t do a good job of explaining the differences clearly. Thank you!
Hey! It sounds like the Lowest is Economy and the Flexible is Basic Economy. We created a video about basic economy here ruclips.net/video/YZIimgsvTtM/видео.html. Let us know if you need more info. Also, let us know where your departure city is cause some basic economy policies may not apply.
To answer your question: Economy is a regular ticket and the lowest fair available, meaning the basic economy tickets are are not available. The flexible is a refundable ticket.
Basic Economy - Non Refundable (usually)
Economy - Refundable (with exceptions)
Flexible - Refundable
Hope this helps!
So we have a international flight coming up and 2 of the flights say basic economy , but when booking we booked economy, so we will take our carry on and personal, so the next flight to destination will we be charged for bags because of basic? And it's the same coming back but it starts with basic and ends with economy
So confusing. I wouldn't mind the extra bag charge if it wasn't 7 travelers 🤔😏
Had to look it up to make sure we said the correct thing haha. " On trans-Atlantic flights to and from the U.S., Mexico and Central America, your carry-on baggage allowance is the same as for standard Economy tickets."
I'm not sure why your economy tickets would come up as basic economy though. But at least, you are allowed carry-ons and personal items like economy tickets. Kamau is going to do a deeper research just in case. So stayed tuned.
So you don't get a carry on with basic economy, but if you book basic economy with that card you DO get a carry on? Just booked our honeymoon return flight through United with Basic Economy, but my mom used her United Explorer card. I don't want to pay a checked baggage fee for the carry on we will have from our first flight (through American) so I'm just trying to figure out if we should upgrade to economy or if we get the free carry on because we used the credit card to book. Thanks!
Hey Megan! You are correct, since your mother booked the ticket with her explorer card you should get all the lovely perks so: priority boarding, free checked bag, AND free carry on.
Hope this helps!
@@TheCityandBeyond Thanks for your reply! I was beginning to regret my decision to do the cheaper flight, but this is fantastic! Now let's just hope that the 3rd seat doesn't get filled and my future husband and I can get the row to ourselves (:
The row to yourself is THE BEST
So backpack is ok,( free)
small carry on luggage, about same size, for a fee??.
It's all dependent on measurements
Thank you guys for giving me some insight on traveling.Me and Wifey will be going to Vegas for our ten year anniversary. Can you guys help us out. We're from New Orleans and this will be my first time flying. Since I've seen your videos,I'm going towards premium economy.So can you help us out. I've heard to many not so good stories on spirit,frontier .Just want everything to go smooth for our anniversary.
Hey Jamal. First congrats on your ten year anniversary! A decade is a really big deal.
If you want to splurge a little economy plus is a good option but economy is just fine. I think it's probably better to spend that plus money in Vegas. Economy seats to us are comfy. But what's your biggest concern?