Onboard Experience

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. 
*Offerings may vary. Beverage service is offered on flights over 250 miles.

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 over 250 miles, in-flight entertainment on most flights and more.  
 
Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy)
Delta Main Classic
Delta Main Extra
Delta Sky Club Access
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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
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Cancel
Cancel for a fee
eCredit eligible
Refund to orginal 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
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Free Same-Day Standby3
Free Same-Day Confirmed3
Seat Selection Before Flight
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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.

3Same-Day Confirmed is available for travel within the 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If you have a Delta Main Classic or Extra ticket, you can only be rebooked as Same Day Confirmed if a seat is available in Delta Main in the same fare class as your original flight. If you have a Delta Comfort, Delta First, Delta Premium Select or Delta One ticket, you may make a Same-Day Confirmed change 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.

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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.