Fare Info & Ticket Rules

Types of Fares
Special Fares & Discounts
Fare / Ticket Rules & Restrictions
Prohibited Ticketing Practices
Fees and Currencies
Delta.com Internet Booking Fees
Frequently Asked Questions – Basic Economy

Types of Fares

You may choose between refundable and nonrefundable type fares.

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Basic Economy Fare Features

Delta's new Basic Economy fares are our lowest-priced fares and are available in select markets in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin islands. We're able to keep these fares low by limiting certain benefits found in other Delta Economy class fares. For example, Basic Economy fares are non refundable and no cancellations or changes may be made once the ticket is purchased. However, this fare is eligible for Risk Free Cancel and our Same-day Travel Changes programs.

Advance seat selection

Advance seat selection is not available with Basic Economy fares. Seat assignments will be auto-assigned for Basic Economy fare holders during check in.

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Special Fares & Discounts

Child Fares

Delta does not offer discounted infant and child fares for travel within the U.S. Read more about child ticketing needs.

Available Discounts Not On Delta.com

Certain discounts or companion fares may apply to a selected itinerary but are not available at delta.com.

• bereavement fares,
• international adoption fares,
• military and government fares, or
• Senior Discounts (available in certain international markets)

Contact Reservations to check availability of these fares for your travel needs.

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Fare / Ticket Rules & Restrictions

Below are the rule and restriction highlights for all refundable and nonrefundable fares.

Fare Restrictions

• Advance Purchase—Fares may or may not require advance purchase. Most of our deeply discounted products may require advance purchases of a 3, 7, 14, or 21 days.
• Length of Stay—Some round-trip fares may have minimum or maximum stay requirements.
• Change Fees—Change fees apply to most ticket changes initiated by the customer.

Ticketing Rules

• Fares and schedules are subject to change without notice.
• All fares are subject to the restrictions that apply to the particular fare.
• Seats are limited and all fares may not be available on all flights.
• Tickets are valid for the named passenger only and are not transferable.

Rules unique to purchases on delta.com:

• When you purchase a ticket here at delta.com, you can view the complete fare and ticket rules at the time of purchase. Look for the Taxes/Fees link next to every quoted fare during your shopping experience.
• Itineraries priced at delta.com include government-imposed transportation taxes & fees that vary depending on your itinerary.
• Only the actual purchase of your ticket(s) will guarantee you will get the quoted fare at delta.com.
• Your ticket can only be canceled from the delta.com Itineraries & Check-in application without penalty if the ticket qualifies for Risk-free Cancellation.

If you have questions about fare and ticket rules, Contact Reservations.

Prohibited Ticketing Practices

Our fares apply only to the specific itineraries for which they are quoted and the restrictions that apply to our discounted fares are an essential part of our contract with you. These restrictions make it possible for us to offer these discounted fares.

Failure to comply with applicable fare restrictions, circumventing those restrictions, or misrepresenting your intended itinerary are all violations of our Contract of Carriage.

While not an exclusive list, the following ticketing practices are prohibited:

• Back-to-back ticketing—combining multiple overlapping round-trip tickets to circumvent Saturday or other overnight stay requirements.
• Throw-away ticketing—use of discounted round-trip excursion fares for one-way travel.
• Point-beyond ticketing—use of a fare published for travel to a point beyond your actual intended destination or from a point before your actual intended origin.

In such cases where there is a violation of our Contract of Carriage, we reserve the right to:

• Cancel the remainder of the itinerary and confiscate any unused flight coupons.
• Refuse to board the passenger or check baggage.
• Charge the passenger for the difference between the fare paid and the fare for the passenger's traveled itinerary.

Fees and Currencies

• Fares for travel originating in most of the world's major industrialized countries are filed and quoted in the primary currency of those countries and in U.S. dollars for other countries.
• Pay with Miles-eligible customers who are logged-in will have fares quoted in U.S. dollars regardless of the travel origin country.
• Foreign transaction and currency conversion fees:
  • Ticket purchases on delta.com will be reported to your credit/debit card issuer as sales made in the country from which travel originates. For example, if you buy a ticket from Paris to New York, the transaction will be reported as a purchase made in France in Euros. In this example, if your credit/debit card billing address country is not France, your card issuer may assess a foreign transaction and/or currency conversion fee as described in your card holder agreement.
  • Pay with Miles tickets are reported as sales made in the US.

Delta.com Internet Booking Fees

A booking fee will apply for each ticket purchased if the billing address of the credit/debit card is located in Denmark, the Netherlands or Sweden. The per ticket booking fee is DKK 40 for Denmark, EUR 10 for the Netherlands and SEK 50 for Sweden.

Basic Economy Fare

What is a Basic Economy fare?

Why is Delta introducing this type of fare?

Basic Economy offers a new choice for travelers who, first and foremost, want the lowest fare. It is a great option if you do not plan to make ticket changes and are open minded regarding your seat onboard.

How can I purchase this Basic Economy fare?

You can purchase a Basic Economy fare via all Delta distribution channels, including delta.com, Delta Reservations and travel agencies.

Will Basic Economy fares be available for all flights?

Basic Economy fares will be available in select markets in the U.S, Canada, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

With a Basic Economy fare, can I make changes to my flight(s)?

Basic Economy does not permit voluntary changes.

Does Risk Free Cancel apply to the Basic Economy fare?

Yes, within the Risk Free Cancellation period, a Basic Economy fare may be cancelled.

Will Same-day Standby or Same-day Confirmed be available on Basic Economy fares?

Yes. Our Same-day Standby or Same-day Confirmed options will be available and all normal rules apply. Click Same-day Travel Changes for additional information.

What if I’m traveling on a Basic Economy fare and my flight is cancelled or delayed?

If your flight is cancelled and you choose to no longer travel, you may request a refund. Refunds are permitted for flight delays of 90 minutes or more for domestic tickets and for tickets for travel between the U.S. and Canada. If the flight delay is caused by weather, labor disputes, earthquakes, volcanoes, security shutdowns, or other factors beyond Delta’s control, Delta is only obligated to refund the ticket and is not required to provide other amenities or compensation.

When can I get a seat assignment on a Basic Economy fare?

Your seat will be auto-assigned when you check in for a flight via delta.com or any Delta airport kiosk. You may check in via delta.com or a Delta airport kiosk 24 hours in advance to the flight's scheduled departure time. At check in you may purchase any available Preferred Seat.

What if a seat is not assigned to me at time of check in?

A seat request boarding pass will be issued which can be used to clear airport security. Your seat assignment will be assigned at the gate.

Am I more likely to be denied boarding from an overbooked flight if I'm flying on a Basic Economy fare?

The Basic Economy fare will have the same policies and procedures as any other fare class when in an overbooked flight situation.

Can Medallion® members select a seat assignment if they purchase a Basic Economy fare?

We will auto-assign a seat when a Medallion member checks in for the flight. If a Preferred Seat is available at that time, we will assign it to the Medallion member at no cost.

Are there any differences in SkyMiles® benefits received by members on a Basic Economy fare compared to other Economy tickets?

With the exception of advance seat assignments, you are eligible for all SkyMiles® benefits, including mileage and MQM accrual and complimentary Medallion® upgrades when applicable.

Are group bookings eligible for Basic Economy fares?

No, group travel is not eligible for Basic Economy fares.

Will American Express SkyMiles Companion certificates qualify for Basic Economy fares?

No, SkyMiles Companion certificates are not eligible for E fare class fares. For additional information, please refer to the SkyMiles Companion Certificate terms and conditions.