Airfare wars continue as American and United have started selling cheaper "basic economy" fares.
American has announced new fares for flights starting March 1st on ten different routes from its hub airports in Miami, Dallas, Philadelphia and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Now United says it too is selling cut-rate tickets on some flights. Basic economy fares are often $20 to $40 cheaper per round trip, but they come with severe restrictions; buyers are in the last group to board, and they can only carry a small item that fits under their seat.