Basic Economy Traps
Identifies restrictive basic economy fares (e.g. United Basic Economy prohibiting standard carry-on bags) and displays clear warning indicators.
A headline flight price means nothing if basic baggage, seat selection, and ticket changes cost another $150 at checkout. Wayzuno normalizes airline fare brands to display the real all-in cost.
Search transparent flights →Identifies restrictive basic economy fares (e.g. United Basic Economy prohibiting standard carry-on bags) and displays clear warning indicators.
Normalizes full carrier names and ICAO flight codes to ensure budget airlines (Frontier, Spirit, Ryanair) cannot bypass traveler exclusion filters.
Maps hundreds of proprietary airline fare classes (Main Classic, Comfort Extra, Club World) to standard traveler-facing benefits.
Budget carriers frequently show lower airfare on aggregate search engines, but adding a carry-on bag, checked suitcase, and assigned seat can easily make them more expensive than a legacy carrier with included amenities. Wayzuno highlights these fee tradeoffs before you select an itinerary.