SkyWest Airlines·Operates for Delta, United, American and Alaska
SkyWest Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes
SkyWest Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes — Summary
Every SkyWest fare brand compared: what is included, what is restricted, and which cheap fare ends up costing more once you add a bag.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Sold under the mainline brand: Includes: Your fare brand is whatever the mainline carrier sold you — Delta Main Cabin, United Economy, American Basic Economy and so on.
- Cabins on board: SkyWest operates: Main Cabin, Extra legroom, First Class (on E175 aircraft)..
- How fare choice affects baggage: Governed by the mainline carrier.
- How fare choice affects changes: Set entirely by the mainline carrier on your ticket..
Sold under the mainline brand
Includes: Your fare brand is whatever the mainline carrier sold you — Delta Main Cabin, United Economy, American Basic Economy and so on. Watch out for: SkyWest does not set fare rules. Read the mainline carrier's conditions.
Cabins on board
SkyWest operates: Main Cabin, Extra legroom, First Class (on E175 aircraft).
How fare choice affects baggage
Governed by the mainline carrier. On CRJ aircraft the overhead bins are small, so full-size carry-ons are frequently gate-checked — free of charge — and returned at the jet bridge on arrival. Charged by the mainline carrier at its published rate.
How fare choice affects changes
Set entirely by the mainline carrier on your ticket.
SkyWest fare classes explained — common questions
What is the cheapest SkyWest fare and what does it exclude?
Sold under the mainline brand. Includes: Your fare brand is whatever the mainline carrier sold you — Delta Main Cabin, United Economy, American Basic Economy and so on. Restriction: SkyWest does not set fare rules. Read the mainline carrier's conditions.
Which SkyWest fare includes a checked bag?
Charged by the mainline carrier at its published rate.
More SkyWest help
Booking SkyWest? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.