Originally Posted by
TheHorta
Friends don’t let friends buy Basic Economy.
Not a help, just a fact.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a BE ticket, especially on a short flight.
Even if the OP had a main cabin ticket, the result would not have been any different. If the OP had status, and/or if the GA chooses to, potentially one can be added to the next available flight without any additional cost, but not a guarantee.