Delta is now offering Delta First Basic, Delta Premium Select Basic, and Basic Business on select routes, with phased expansion planned.

These new options are built to expand choice within our premium products while allowing you to maintain control over how they fit into your travel program.

Resources

Customizable Travel Experiences | Delta Air Lines (delta.com)

Product & Travel Experience Features Comparison Chart (PDF) 

What’s Changing, At A Glance

• Delta is now offering Basic fares for Delta First, Delta Premium Select and Business class products.  
• Starting July 8, Delta will begin selling, servicing, and flying Delta First Basic on select Delta marketed and operated itineraries.  
• Basic will appear in search/booking results for Delta Premium Select and Basic Business where available for travel starting in September.  
• Similar to what’s already in market for Delta Main and Delta Comfort, the Basic experience gives customers access to the same premium onboard experience as Classic and Extra options, but at a lower price point, and with some restrictions, such as:  
  • Seats assigned after check-in  
  • Reduced checked bag allowance vs. Classic 
  • Lower mileage earn  
  • No complimentary upgrades  
  • No same-day confirmed or same-day standby travel changes 
  • Changes or cancellations for a fee  

Helping Travelers Understand Their Options 

As Delta introduces additional fare options within premium products, we understand that travelers may have questions about how these experiences differ. 

To support clarity and consistency, Delta is providing a simple, side-by-side comparison of experiences across each product, helping travelers and travel managers quickly understand key differences in flexibility, benefits, and inclusions. (See Resources below) 

This comparison can be used in traveler communications and booking guidance to ensure informed decision-making at the point of purchase. 

Supporting Travel Policy Modernization 

We recognize that every travel program is unique. For some organizations, these new options create an opportunity to: 

• Introduce more structured, policy-driven access to premium products 
• Align spend more closely with business priorities and trip purpose 
• Maintain a strong traveler experience while reinforcing program guardrails 

At the same time, if your priority is maintaining tighter controls, these products can be configured, limited, or excluded based on your preferences. 

You determine how—and if—these options appear within your program. Delta fully supports your approach and will partner with you to configure these offerings in a way that aligns with your policy and objectives. 

Manage Fare Visibility in Third-Party Booking Channels  

How to suppress Basic in third-party booking channels: 

GDS: 

• Sabre: Access the Fare Focus tool to configure settings that suppress fares by Fare Type Code, similar to how it's applied for Basic. Learn more here.  
• Travelport: Use the Content Optimizer tool to adjust settings that suppress fares by Fare Type and Fare Family. Learn more here. 
• Amadeus: Use the Amadeus Fare Preference tool or enter the manual pricing command to hide unbundled fares, following the same approach used for Basic. Learn more here. 

OBT: 

It is recommended to configure suppression of Basic at the GDS level where possible. Blocking seat experiences varies by OBT: 

• Concur: Brand Name, Fare Basis Code 
• GetThere: Brand Name, Fare Type Code, Fare Basis Code 
• Deem: Brand Name, Brand Code, Fare Type Code, Fare Basis Code 
• Spotnana: Fare Type Code
• Cytric: Backend configuration and Manual pricing command entry to hide unbundled fares 
• Navan: Product Class 

General FAQS

What is “Basic” in Delta First, Delta Premium Select and Basic Business?

• Basic is a new option within Delta’s premium products that gives customers more choice when flying. 
• Already available in Delta Main and Delta Comfort, the Basic experience gives customers access to the same premium onboard experience as Classic and Extra options, but at a lower price point, and with some restrictions—such as not selecting a seat, changes or cancellations for a fee, no complimentary upgrades, and reduced mileage earning. 

How is Basic Business different from Delta One?

• Basic Business offers the same onboard Delta One experience, such as boarding zone 1, lie-flat seats and premium service, at a lower price point, but with a few restrictions. 
• Customers in Basic Business: 
  • Will have their seat assigned after check-in 
  • Earn fewer miles 
  • Have reduced checked baggage allowance 
• Do not receive access to Delta One Lounges or Delta Sky Clubs with their ticket (for travel dates after Jan. 18, 2027). 
  • Note: Customers traveling in Delta First, Delta Premium Select or Delta One may access Delta Sky Clubs with other access-granting credentials such as Sky Club membership or an eligible credit card.

Does the onboard experience differ for customers who purchase Basic tickets?

• No. Customers who choose a Basic experience receive the same onboard experience as those who purchase Classic or Extra. 

Can Basic fares be changed or canceled?

• Yes; Basic tickets can be changed or canceled for a fee and receive an eCredit usable toward a future Delta ticket purchase. 

Do customers earn miles or Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) on Basic fares?

• Yes. Customers earn 2/dollar spend for miles on Delta Comfort, Delta First, Delta Premium Select, and Basic Business (miles earned on base fare and surcharges, excluding taxes and fees) and 1 MQD/dollar spend (excluding taxes and fees). 
• Note: Delta Main Basic fares do not earn miles or MQDs.

Are Basic fares eligible for upgrades or same-day changes?

• No, Basic fares are not eligible for complimentary upgrades or same-day confirmed or standby travel changes, even with Medallion Status. 

How do baggage allowances differ for Basic fares?

• Basic fares include one fewer checked bag than the comparable Classic experience on routes where complimentary bags are offered. 

Do Basic fares include access to Delta Sky Club or Delta One Lounges?

• Basic fares do not include lounge access as part of the ticket. 
  • Through Jan. 18, 2027, Basic Business itineraries will maintain access to the Delta Sky Club or Delta One Lounge and Delta One check-in. This is intended to give customers additional time to adjust to the new product parameters.  
• After Jan. 18, 2027, customers may still enter a Delta Sky Club if they qualify through other credentials, such as membership or eligible credit cards. 
  • Note: Access to Delta One Lounges will *only* be available to customers who purchase a Delta One Classic or Delta One Extra fare. 

Why are Basic Business customers retaining Delta Sky Club and Delta One Lounge access until January 18, 2027?

• Delta is providing a transition period through January 18, 2027, to give customers additional time to adjust to the new fare parameters. 
• During this period, customers traveling on Basic Business fares will continue to receive Delta Sky Club access, Delta One Lounge access, and Delta One check-in. 
• After Jan. 18, 2027, lounge access will align the new fare parameters, and Delta One Lounge access will be available only to customers who purchase a Delta One Classic or Delta One Extra fare. 

Why is this product called “Basic Business” instead of Delta One Basic?

• We introduced the name “Basic Business” to clearly differentiate this offering from the full Delta One experience. While customers will enjoy a similar onboard experience, Basic Business does not include certain premium ground benefits—such as dedicated check-in, lounge access, and other pre-flight amenities—that are core to the Delta One product.