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Flying Basic Economy on United Airlines vs. Delta airlines

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  • I spent $ 205 on a basic economic flight with New York United Airlines in Denver.
  • A few days later, I took a basic economic flight of $ 175 with Delta de Salt Lake City in New York.
  • The two flights were 4 and a half hours, but they felt like different classes.

Inasmuch as Budget travelerI usually fly basic economy. The course without frills helps me to stretch my money as much as possible, allowing me to spend more on accommodation and experiences in my destination.

But reserve the lowest level of the plane ticket On various airlines, taught me that basic economic experiences vary depending on who you fly.

I recently reserved a domestic basic economy Flights with United And Delta For similar prices.

Each trip was about 4 and a half hours, but the two reservations seemed to me to be completely different classes.

First of all, I took a New York United Airlines flight to Denver.


People are going through a brilliantly lit airline terminal

Inside the New York Laguardia Airport.

Joey Hadden / Business Insider

I stole from Laguardia Airport in New York has Denver International Airport With United Airlines. My basic economics of $ 165 did not include hand luggage or a selection of seats. I paid an additional $ 40 to check my bag, so, in total, I paid $ 205 for this flight.

I arrived at the airport for about an hour before 10 a.m. and I got my seat assignment when I registered.

I went up on the Boeing 737-800 and I headed for my seat towards the back of the plane.


People online to sit inside an airplane

Passengers on board the United flight.

Joey Hadden / Business Insider

The flight had 166 seats and a siege power for rows from 1 to 21, but I could not access a socket since I was sitting closer to the rear.

While my return flight was on Airbus A321neo de Delta, the airline says it is Boeing 737-800 fleet At 160 seats, all with sockets.

I tightened in a central seat.


A composite image of three empty plane seats and the author's legs room while sitting in a

The journalist’s headquarters on the United flight.

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My seat was between 16 and 17 inches wide with a 30 -inch seat step. With passengers on each side of me, I felt cramped in the small space, and even at 5 feet 3 inches, there was not enough leg space for comfort.

The seats of the Delta Boeing 737-800 are slightly larger, with a wider headquarters.

United Airlines told Business Insider that a new plane with improved interiors and more aerial bac space arrived as part of the Following United initiative.

The entertainment system left much to be desired.


A composite image of a back seat screen and a remote control

The back entertainment system on the United flight.

Joey Hadden / Business Insider

There was a file entertainment screen in front of me with access to Directv. I could have used my phone to access a library of emissions and movies with the United Application, but I didn’t want to watch on a small screen.

I sampered the cable offers, but there was not much to look at. The remote control of my armrest was sticky, and I found it difficult to push the pimples – especially when the passenger next to me rested their arms on it.

United told BI that the improved united Next interiors would have tactile entertainment systems, Bluetooth connectivity and sockets at each seat.

Delta started Refreshing its fleet of Boeing 737-800 In January with more seat entertainment options, and some are already in service.

The bathroom of my united flight was clean.


A tap inside a plane bathroom

Inside the bathroom on the United flight.

Joey Hadden / Business Insider

He also had a modern tap.

A few days later, I stole from Salt Lake City to New York with Delta.


A flight parked on a tarmac with mountains in the background

A delta flight parked at Salt Lake City airport.

Joey Hadden / Business Insider

I have reserved my flight from the basic economy since Salt Lake City In New York with Delta. The $ 175 ticket included a bag of hand luggage, but no seat allocation.

I changed the flight a few minutes before getting on board.


A few people are waiting to get on a terminal flight

People are waiting to get on the journalist’s delta flight.

Joey Hadden / Business Insider

I arrived at Salt Lake City International Airport about an hour before my original flight at 5:35 p.m. to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. When I registered myself, I learned that I would have my seat assignment at the door.

Once the safety is previous, I was line at the door for my seat assignment. I heard the phone’s attendant saying that the flight was overwhelmed and another flight for John F. Kennedy International Airport Left 10 minutes later with many empty seats.

JFK is much closer to my apartment in New York than Newark, so I told the attendant that I would be happy to change my flight. She thanked me and gave me a new boarding pass for the flight at 5:45 p.m.

I got on the Airbus A321neo and I made my way to the otherwise empty row.


A wide view of a plane cabin at night

Inside the Delta plane.

Joey Hadden / Business Insider

The plane, which could accommodate 194 passengers, had many empty seats, and I was lucky to make a row.

I immediately noticed that the seats were more comfortable than on the United flight.


A blue flight seat near the window

The author’s headquarters on the Delta flight.

Joey Hadden / Business Insider

The seats were 1 more wide inch And felt more buffoon than those of United. I was also surprised that a 1 -inch seat step made a huge difference in the leg space.

United Airbus A321neo A few rows of seats more than those of Delta, and the seats are a little smaller and have a thumb of less legs for the legs.

I relaxed in my seat and appreciated the tactile entertainment system.


A composite image of a flight entertainment screen and a length room on the flight

The view of the journalist from his headquarters on the Delta flight.

Joey Hadden / Business Insider

The entertainment screen ahead of me has shown hundreds of movies and television shows, successful success with independent films. I also had access to a power outlet to load my phone.

As on the United flight, the bathroom was clean.


A composite image of a toilet and a sink in a train bathroom

Inside the bathroom on the delta flight.

Joey Hadden / Business Insider

The lighting seemed a little less modern than those of the United flight.

Delta’s basic economy finally felt a class above United at a lower price.


A wide view of the flight while the authors translate

The journalist preferred Delta flight.

Joey Hadden / Insider

From the handbag included in the most comfortable seats with additional entertainment and equipment, the Delta’s basic economy was much more comfortable for $ 30 less.