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We're offering more seating options to you. To keep pace with the evolving needs of our customers, we've created additional seating options on most of our flights. Use the chart below to explore your options and decide which seat works best for your flight.

Economy Comfort Comparison by Flight Type

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Economy Comfort

Preferred Seats

*Passengers needing special assistance should contact an agent. Those seated in the bulkhead row may be reassigned to accommodate passengers with disabilities. Refunds are automatically issued if a similar seat is not assigned.




Type

Flights within the US and to/from Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean

All Other Delta Flights

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Exit, Bulkhead*, Front Cabin Aisle & Window

When & how to upgrade once you've purchased your ticket

Anytime: My Trips, Online Check-in, Airport Kiosk, Reservation Agents.

Anytime: My Trips, Online Check-in, Airport Kiosk, Reservation Agents.

90 days to 48 hrs prior to departure: KLM.com only for seat purchases.

48 hrs or less prior to departure: Delta channels including My Trips, Online Check-In, Airport Kiosk, Reservation Agents.

Anytime: No additional cost for Y/B/M fares.

   

During Check-in: Non-Y/B/M fares may purchase Preferred seats.

Early Boarding

Zone 1

Zone 1

Yes, on Delta ground-handled flights only

Varies by seat type

Complimentary beer, wine, and spirits

No

Yes

Yes

No

Legroom

3-4" (7-10 cm) extra legroom

3-4" (7-10 cm) extra legroom

3-4" (7-10 cm) extra legroom

3-4" (7-10 cm) extra legroom

Recline

Up to 50% more recline on the following routes: JFK to/from SFO or LAX and ATL to/from HNL

Up to 50% more recline

Up to 100% more recline

Varies by seat location

Discounts for Delta customers

FREE for Diamond/ Platinum/ Gold Medallion, and Y, B & M fares

50% OFF for Silver Medallion or free for Silver Medallion within the check-in window

FREE for Diamond/ Platinum Medallion, and Y, B & M fares

50% OFF for Gold Medallion

25% OFF for Silver Medallion

FREE for Diamond/ Platinum Medallion, and Y, B & M fares

50% OFF for Gold Medallion

25% OFF for Silver Medallion

FREE for all Medallion, and Y/B fares.

M fare Economy Class tickets can select complimentary Preferred Seats at Check in.

Discounts for other airlines

FREE for Flying Blue Platinum/ Gold, and SkyTeam Elite Plus

50% OFF for Flying Blue Silver, and SkyTeam Elite

FREE for Flying Blue Platinum

50% OFF for Flying Blue Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, and Alaska Airlines MVP Gold

25% OFF for Flying Blue Silver, SkyTeam Elite, Alaska Airlines MVP

FREE for Flying Blue Platinum

50% OFF for Flying Blue Gold and SkyTeam Elite Plus

25% OFF for Flying Blue Silver and SkyTeam Elite if purchased from Delta

FREE for SkyTeam Elite Plus/ Elite, Flying Blue Platinum/ Gold/ Silver, and Alaska Airlines MVP Gold/ MVP

Terms & Conditions:

Economy Comfort seating is offered on Delta's two-cabin aircraft, subject to availability. Economy Comfort seating is limited and may not be available on all flights. Features differ slightly according to flight type/destination; complimentary spirits and increased recline are offered on international and Transcontinental (between JFK, LAX and SFO) flights. Economy Comfort fees are charged per customer per segment. The Economy Comfort Medallion® travel companion benefit is applicable for up to eight companions traveling on the same reservation as the Medallion member. Gold Medallions and their travel companions receive Economy Comfort at no charge for Domestic travel and 50% off on International travel; Silver Medallions and their travel companions will receive a 50% discount for domestic travel and a 25% discount for international travel. Discounts are applied to the published per segment fee. Economy Comfort discounts are determined based on the customer's status at the time of purchase. We reserve the right to assign or reassign an Economy Comfort seat at any time, even after boarding of the aircraft, for operational, safety or security reasons. The final decision resides with the ground staff and the operating crew on the day of the flight. Refunds will be issued to any reassigned customer if the customer is not moved to a comparable or better seat. Effective for Economy Comfort seat purchases on and after May 2, 2013, if a customer voluntarily changes his/her flight or seat selection once purchased, a refund for the original seat purchase will not be provided. All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption and travel benefits, respectively. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules. Prices, offers, rules, and benefits subject to change.

Preferred Seating is offered on Delta and Delta Connection® flights, subject to availability. Preferred Seats are complimentary for Medallion® members, SkyTeam® Elite and SkyTeam® Elite Plus members, Alaska Airlines MVP® and MVP® Gold members and their companions when they are booked within in the same reservation. Preferred seats are also complimentary for customers that have purchased full Y, B and M fares. Preferred Seats in select markets will be available for sale 24 hours prior to departure through the check-in window to non-Preferred Seat eligible customers. Fees will be charged per customer per segment. Customers seated in the bulkhead row may be reassigned to accommodate passengers with disabilities. Refunds will be issued to any reassigned customer if the customer is not moved to a comparable or better seat. Effective for Preferred Seat purchases on and after May 2, 2013, if a customer voluntarily changes his/her flight or seat selection once purchased, a refund for the original seat purchase will not be provided. Prices may vary. All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption and travel benefits, respectively. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules. Prices, offers, rules, and benefits subject to change.