VERIFY: United Airlines basic economy - is it OK to switch seats?

3,196 views · Published 13 July 2017 · 2:04 · Indexed 30 October 2026

Channel: KHOU 11 · 2017 · People & Blogs

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Can passengers on United Airlines flights with basic economy tickets move up to Economy Plus premium seats for free if any are empty? Our Verify team went to work.

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