April 16, 2018: United Airlines continues to “stick it too passengers” with the addition of optional add-ons to its basic “you get nothing but a seat” really basic economy fare — for $9 extra you can line up early to board —so, you purchase the very least expensive ticket — pay extra if you want to check a bag or carry on anything more than a briefcase, most often have to pay even more if you want a seat assignment — but for $9 you can board with the VIP group? The entire “basic economy fare” concept is a SHAM and should be discontinued — how about United just get back to the “basics” and operate — with good service — clean aircraft with on time service?