Onboard Experience
Customize Your Journey with Travel Experiences
Discover Delta’s new Travel Experiences when you book for travel on or after October 1, 2025. Choose from options that offer different levels of flexibility, personalization and miles earned. Travel your way while maintaining the same great onboard service you know and love.
Basic
Basic offers lower fares with limited flexibility. Ideal for travelers with firm plans who aren’t concerned with benefits like seat selection, same-day changes or mileage accrual. Available only for Delta Main.
Classic
Classic gives you more freedom and flexibility. It includes advance seat selection, mileage accrual, eCredits for cancellations and Same-Day Standby.
Extra
Extra maximizes travel with enhanced amenities and offers you the most flexibility. Get all the benefits of Classic, plus refund options, boosted mileage accrual, Same-Day Confirmed flight changes and more.*
*Refundable tickets may be offered on routes where the Extra experience is not available for purchase.
CHOOSE YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
Compare booking options based on flexibility, amenities and more
Travel Experiences at a Glance
Our priority is to deliver comfort and convenience to you when you travel - no matter what experience you choose. Compare options side-by-side to find what’s right for you. For Medallion Members, review Medallion tier benefits, Go to footer note to see how your status enhances each experience.

Explore Medallion Benefits

Unlock bigger rewards at each tier level. Medallion Members who purchase Delta Main Basic will continue to receive the same experience as previously offered with Basic Economy. Review FAQs, Go to footer note for more details.
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Classic
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Extra
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General SkyMiles Members
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Earn 5 miles per $1* Free Same-Day Standby |
Earn 7 miles per $1* Free Same-Day Confirmed |
Silver Medallion
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Earn 7 miles per $1* Free Same-Day Standby |
Earn 9 miles per $1* Free Same-Day Confirmed Higher upgrade priority |
Gold Medallion
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Earn 8 miles per $1* Free Same-Day Confirmed |
Earn 10 miles per $1* Free Same-Day Confirmed Higher upgrade priority |
Platinum Medallion
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Earn 9 miles per $1* Free Same-Day Confirmed |
Earn 11 miles per $1* Free Same-Day Confirmed Higher upgrade priority |
Diamond Medallion
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Earn 11 miles per $1*
Free Same-Day Confirmed |
Earn 13 miles per $1* Free Same-Day Confirmed Highest upgrade priority |
Frequently Asked Questions
†Terms & Conditions for Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card Members
Priority Boarding
Card Members are entitled to receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights. Benefit is limited to Basic Card Members (not Additional Card Members) with the Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum or Reserve Cards. Reservation must include the Basic Card Member's SkyMiles number. Zone 5 Priority Boarding is also available for passengers traveling in the same reservation as the Basic Card Member. Maximum nine passengers per reservation receive the Zone 5 Priority Boarding. Zone 5 Priority Boarding will only be available on Delta and Delta Connection carrier operated flights. Delta does not offer Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta Shuttle® flights. New Card Members and Card Members upgrading from another Delta SkyMiles American Express Card will be eligible for the Priority Boarding benefit after receiving their Card from American Express. Offer is subject to change without notice. Additional terms, conditions and restrictions may apply. See delta.com/amex for details.
Complimentary Upgrade List
Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Platinum Business American Express Card Members
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum and Platinum Business American Express Basic Card Members (each, an “Eligible Card Member”) who are not SkyMiles Medallion Members are eligible for the Delta SkyMiles Complimentary Upgrade Program. Eligible Card Members will be eligible to receive Complimentary Upgrades for Delta One® (within the 50 United States), First Class, Delta Premium Select® (within the 50 United States), and Delta Comfort+® for tickets purchased on or after February 1, 2024 after Medallion Members and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Basic Card Members. Basic Economy (E) fares are not eligible for Complimentary Upgrades, regardless of Medallion or other elite status. Complimentary Upgrades are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Benefit terms and conditions subject to change. All Delta Complimentary Upgrade rules apply. To review the rules, including instructions on how to adjust upgrade preference settings within your SkyMiles account, please see https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles/medallion-program/medallion-upgrades.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Card Members
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Basic Card Members (each, an “Eligible Card Member”) who are not SkyMiles Medallion Members are eligible for the Delta SkyMiles Complimentary Upgrade Program. Eligible Card Members will be eligible to receive Complimentary Upgrades for Delta One® (within the 50 United States), First Class, Delta Premium Select® (within the 50 United States), and Delta Comfort+® after Medallion Members. Basic Economy (E) fares are not eligible for Complimentary Upgrades, regardless of Medallion or other elite status. Complimentary Upgrades are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Benefit terms and conditions subject to change. All Delta Complimentary Upgrade rules apply. To review the rules, including instructions on how to adjust upgrade preference settings within your SkyMiles account, please see https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles/medallion-program/medallion-upgrades.
Upgrade Priority
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Basic Card Members have access to Upgrade Priority within the Delta SkyMiles Complimentary Upgrade Program. Eligible Card Members who are SkyMiles Medallion Members have priority over other passengers within the same Medallion tier and fare class grouping. Upgrade Priority does not apply to the Airport Paid Standby Program, Regional or Global Upgrade Certificates, and Mileage Award Upgrades. To review the rules, including how to adjust upgrade preference settings within your SkyMiles account, please see https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles/medallion-program/medallion-upgrades.