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United's 'Basic Economy' Aims To Compete With Discount Airlines

United Airlines will offer cheaper airfares in 2017 but the trade-off will be giving up some of the few remaining perks of air travel, like putting a carry-on suitcase in the overhead bin or getting an assigned seat. (Getty Images)
United Airlines will offer cheaper airfares in 2017 but the trade-off will be giving up some of the few remaining perks of air travel, like putting a carry-on suitcase in the overhead bin or getting an assigned seat. (Getty Images)

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