Bereavement
In the event of a death or imminent death in your immediate family, you may have to travel out of the United States at the last minute. Since you may not have time to qualify for an advance-purchase discount, we'd like to help.
If you are traveling outside of the United States, we offer bereavement fares. Tickets must be purchased in person at any Delta ticketing location. For reservations or pricing, call Delta Reservation Sales. These fares are not available at delta.com.
Visit Delta Cares™ for information on professional services to funeral directors and family members responsible for transporting human remains and personal effects.
Definition of Immediate Family
Immediate family includes:
- Spouse
- Domestic partner
- Child
- Parent
- Sister
- Brother
- Stepparent
- Stepchild
- Grandparent
- Grandchild
- Aunt
- Uncle
- Niece
- Nephew
- Stepbrother
- Mother-in-law
- Father-in-law
- Son-in-law
- Daughter-in-law
- Brother-in-law
- Sister-in-law
- Stepsister
Required Documentation
The following information is required so that you can purchase a ticket using discounted Bereavement Fares:
- Passenger's relationship to the deceased
- Name and phone number of funeral home, hospital, or hospice
- Name of doctor (if applicable)
Terms & Conditions
Purchase Requirements:
Tickets need to be purchased and travel has to start within seven days of the death or imminent death of the immediate family member. Required documentation is subject to verification.
Changes/Standby:
All Bereavement Fares are completely refundable. Changes, standby, and open returns are permitted. Stopovers are not permitted.
SkyMiles Upgrades:
Platinum Medallion® upgrades and North American upgrades are permitted. Mileage upgrades may be used with the exception of award codes D411, D412, D625, D627. To learn more about these codes and about upgrades in general, see Upgrades.
Availability and Restrictions:
Note that Bereavement Fares are only available on Delta and Delta Connection® flights. Other lower, more restrictive fares may be available here on delta.com. Other restrictions may apply.
Terms and conditions apply to all offers and SkyMiles benefits. See specific offer for details, and visit SkyMiles Membership Guide & Program Rules.
+Subject to government approval.