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Delta Main

Explore and book Delta Main, our standard Onboard Experience that offers you flexibility, reliable service and convenience when you fly.

Travel in Delta Main
Delta Main is perfect for both business and leisure travelers who value reliability and essential comforts. Have the freedom and flexibility to make your next trip even more enjoyable.

Delta Main In-Flight Services

Find the features you need for an excellent flight in Delta Main, with the attentive service and little extras you can only find with Delta. 

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Delta Sync Wi-Fi
Sign in to fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi, presented by T-Mobile, for streaming, messaging and more. Available with a SkyMiles Membership on most domestic and select international flights
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Food & Beverage
Enjoy your favorite Delta snacks (and/or a compliment on long-haul international routes), on us, available during the and beverage service on board*. Sit back, snack and feel recharged.
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In-Flight Entertainment
Watch your favorite shows and more with your Delta Sync seatback screen or browse entertainment options in Delta Studio on your personal device.
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*Offerings may vary. Beverage service is offered on flights 350 miles and over.

Compare Delta Main Booking Options

Discover what sets Basic, Classic and Extra Travel Experiences apart in Delta Main. With all options, you’ll still enjoy the service you’re accustomed to with complimentary snacks and beverages on flights 350 miles and over, in-flight entertainment on most flights and more.

 

Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy)

Delta Main Classic

Delta Main Extra

Delta Sky Club Access

Permitted with Credentials

Permitted with Credentials

Mileage Earn for General SkyMiles Members

Not earn eligible

Earn 5 miles per $11

Earn 7 miles per $11

Boarding Priority2

Zone 82

Zone 6 for SkyMiles Members

Zone 7 for non-Members

Zone 5

Flight Change

Change for a fee

Cancel

Cancel for a fee

eCredit eligible

Refund to original form of payment

Cancel - Award

9,900 - 19,900 miles Redeposit Fee

Full mileage redeposit

Award Travel booking not available for Extra experience

Same-Day Changes

Free Same-Day Standby3

Free Same-Day Confirmed3

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1Ticket price eligible to earn miles includes base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excludes government-imposed taxes and fees. 

2Delta Main Basic customers board in Zone 8, unless eligible for a higher priority based on Medallion or other Elite Status. Customers in Main Classic or higher may board earlier based on Elite Status. Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum and Reserve American Express Card Members will continue to board in Zone 5 regardless of experience booked.†, Go to footer note

3Same-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®, excluding the Delta Basic experience, 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.

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†Terms & Conditions for Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card Members

Priority Boarding

Basic Delta SkyMiles® Gold or Gold Business, Delta SkyMiles Platinum or Platinum Business, and Delta SkyMiles Reserve or Reserve Business American Express Card Members (“Eligible Card Members”) are entitled to receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta and Delta Connection carrier operated flights when the Eligible Card Member’s SkyMiles number is included on the reservation. Benefit is limited to Basic Eligible Card Members (not Additional Card Members). Benefit is also available for passengers traveling in the same reservation as the Basic Card Member, up to a maximum of nine passengers per reservation. 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 Eligible Card Members and Eligible Card Members who have upgraded from another Delta SkyMiles American Express Card will be eligible for the Priority Boarding benefit after receiving their Card from American Express. Boarding offerings are subject to change without notice. Additional terms, conditions and restrictions may apply. See delta.com/amex for details.