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It used to be that virtually all passengers stepping onto an airline flight could expect a full-service, luxurious experience, with baggage service, hot meals and other amenities included. Those days are clearly over, and some airlines are seeking to further split passengers into different categories, with each getting a different level of service. It’s something that many travelers see as nickel-and-diming — leaving some passengers bereft of certain services after they paid hundreds of dollars for their tickets. But carriers such as Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines face increased price competition from low-cost carriers that offer more bare-bones service. Delta and other airlines see a shift toward different tiers as a way to compete with a lower-level offering while also selling higher-priced tickets with more amenities. As part of such an effort, Delta two months ago began testing a “basic economy” airfare category on flights from Detroit to Orlando, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa, with limited extras.