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Delta Air Lines Overhauls Fare Structure with New Naming and Tiered Options

The airline eliminates Basic Economy, introducing a three-tier Delta Main category and renaming other classes for clarity, effective October 1, 2025.

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Overview

  • Delta Air Lines is replacing Basic Economy with Delta Main, a new three-tier economy category featuring Basic, Classic, and Extra options.
  • Delta Comfort+ will become Delta Comfort, and First Class will be renamed Delta First, with no changes to onboard services.
  • The Delta Main Basic fare retains restrictions such as seat assignments after check-in and boarding in Zone 8.
  • Premium Select and Delta One will retain their current names, while Classic and Extra tiers are added to other fare categories.
  • Delta executives emphasize the rebranding aims to provide customers with greater clarity and flexibility in their booking experience.