Delta First Updated September 23, 2025
Delta First Experience
A premium experience that puts Delta customers’ needs first
Delta First is a premium cabin offering on domestic routes (within the 50 U.S. and between the 50 U.S. and Canada).*
Delta First customers will enjoy:
- Premium seats with ample legroom
- New quilted seat covers and updated headrests
- Dedicated overhead bin space
- Wi-Fi, where available, and personalized service
- Access to in-seat power on most flights
- Premium menu offerings (on select flights), premium snacks, Starbucks® coffee, plus complimentary beer, wine and spirits**
- Access to complimentary premium entertainment with Delta Studio™ where available
- Delta Sky Priority® experience, which features speedy check-in, accelerated security and baggage handling and Premium Boarding.
* Select international flights may offer Business Class service in lieu of Delta First, amenities may vary by flight and aircraft.
** Must be 21 and over for alcoholic beverages; please drink responsibly; beverages offered on flights over 250 miles. Meal service on flights over 900 miles. Terms and conditions apply
For full details and to view all terms and conditions, please visit delta.com/firstclass .
Post Purchase Upgrades
Post purchase upgrades using cash or miles can be done via delta.com . Travel Agencies maintain control of tickets when customers upgrade post-purchase.
Compare Delta First Booking Options
Delta First Classic |
Delta First Extra |
|
Delta Sky Club Access |
Permitted with credentials |
Permitted with credentials |
Mileage Earn for General SkyMiles Members |
Earn 5 Miles per $11 |
Earn 7 Miles per $11 |
Boarding Priority2 |
Zone 1 |
Zone 1 |
Flight Change |
✔ | ✔ |
Cancel |
eCredit eligible |
Refund to original form of payment |
Cancel-Award |
Full mileage redeposit |
Award Travel booking not available for Extra experience |
Same-Day Changes |
Free Same-Day Standby2 |
Free Same-Day Confirmed2 |
Seat Selection Before Flight |
✔ | ✔ |
1Ticket price eligible to earn miles includes base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excludes government-imposed taxes and fees.
2Same-Day Confirmed is available for travel within the 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If you purchased a ticket in Delta Main or Delta Comfort, excluding the Delta Basic experience, you can switch to a confirmed seat on a new flight if a seat is available in your originally purchased fare class. If you purchased a ticket in Delta First, Delta Premium Select or Delta One®, you can switch to a confirmed seat as long as a seat is available in the cabin purchased or you may change to a lower cabin if available. You may be eligible for free Same Day Standby if Same Day Confirmed is not available. Re-routing restrictions apply. Basic experiences are not eligible.
Other Airline Front Cabin Products
Information about Air France/KLM service can be found on the Business Solutions travel agency website.
Information about Virgin Atlantic service can be found on the Virgin Atlantic Partner Hub .
