Bereavement Fare Policy

While fares offered under the bereavement policy vary in price, the additional flexibility may be beneficial to accommodate unexpected changes in your travel plans. To apply the bereavement policy, please request a representative through the "Message Us" button on our Help Center page.

To take advantage of the Bereavement Fare, please message us or call us at 800-221-1212  to connect with a representative. Please note, Bereavement Fares cannot be purchased on delta.com.  The following restrictions apply: 

• Tickets under the Bereavement Fare Policy are subject to availability at time of booking
• Our Bereavement Fare Policy provides flexibility to the outbound and / or return portion of your trip by waiving service fees; however, fare differences may still apply
• Lower promotional fares may be available on delta.com or through Delta Reservations and may serve as a better option in some markets or circumstances
• Additional guidelines and restrictions apply You may also visit Delta Cares™ for information on professional services that may assist you in a time of need.

This program offers flexibility and discounted fares for SkyMiles® Members needing to travel due to the death of an Immediate Family member (defined below). If you are not currently a SkyMiles Member you may enroll now.

“Immediate Family” includes:

• Spouse or domestic partner
• Parent, stepparent or parent-in-law
• Child, stepchild or son/daughter-in-law
• Sibling, stepsibling or sibling-in-law
• Grandparent or grandchild
• Aunt, uncle, niece or nephew

Children will be ticketed at the same fare as an adult under the Bereavement Fare Policy or applicable child's fare, whichever is lower.  Infants or children under 2 years of age can travel on the lap of an adult for free within the U.S., or at a reduced fare for international travel (maximum of 2 infants per adult for all travel). Infants must be accompanied by an adult on all flights. Review more details on the Infant Air Travel page.