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United recently said that they're considering following Ryanair and EasyJet down the path of  "Getting on the plane is cheap, flying is expensive" strategy by charging a low base fare for certain seats. Passengers flying these fares will not have pre-assigned seats, be eligible for frequent flyer miles, or be able to check baggage:

United is considering selling tickets that would offer customers a bare minimum for air transportation that would not include in the price the ability to check bags, get frequent fliers and assigned seats. The "bare fare concept" would feature a basic promotional fare and the option to buy seat assignements, the ability to check bags and get a frequent flier mile credit.

Nice. The Ryanairization of the U.S. airline industry continues full steam. Via the Denver Post.