United Adds Stripped Base Fares to First and Business (deeparrival.com)

United Airlines is adding a stripped Base fare to domestic first class and short-haul United Business starting fall 2026, with tickets expected on sale in the coming weeks. Base includes one checked bag, charges for seat selection, and is non-refundable, while Standard and Flexible include two bags and seat selection, with Flexible fully refundable. The same three-tier structure applies to United Business flights to Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America, where Club access remains on all tiers.