Originally Posted by
DCP2016
If I wanted the same experience that I got for $100 in the past, I now have to pay an additional $30 (the going rate for the difference between Basic Economy and Main Cabin on most domestic routings) for that privilege. Same class of service, same time of year, same airline, same flights, but I have to pay more now for the "privilege" of not suffering through Basic Economy.
Instead of just raising the price the airline is giving you a choice. You can pay more or get less. They could just as easily have raised the price and made everyone pay the higher fare. Having the choice is certainly the better option.