Delta on Wednesday introduced a no-frills “Basic” fare option for its premium products, specifically Delta First, Delta Premium Select, and Delta One.
The airline said the new rate will help more customers access its premium offerings at a lower price point.
While there is no difference in the flight experience compared to Delta’s Classic and Extra fares, Basic-tier customers are excluded from some of the airline’s standard premium benefits, with seats assigned at check-in, a reduced checked bag allowance, fewer earned miles, and no complimentary or free upgrades. They are also not able to access Delta Sky Clubs unless they have eligibility through a means beyond their fare, such a Delta Sky Club membership or a qualifying credit card.
“This expansion gives customers more ways to choose the Delta experience that best fits their trip, and a new way to access our premium tier products,” Joe Esposito, Delta’s executive vice president and chief commercial officer, said in a news release.
Delta First Basic is available and flying in select domestic and Latin American markets starting Wednesday.
Delta Premium Select Basic and Basic Business – Delta’s name for the Basic tier of Delta One – are available for purchase starting Wednesday for flights scheduled for September and after.
Delta introduced its Basic-Classic-Extra system for main cabin seats last year. It extended the Basic option to its Delta Comfort product in November.
