Originally Posted by
btonkid12345
They will try, but not guaranteed. From Delta’s website:
”We realize that Basic Economy fares aren’t for everyone – including families traveling with children. While our Airport Customer Service team makes every effort to seat families with young children together regardless of ticket type, customers who need to be seated beside another person in their family are encouraged to select Delta's Main Cabin product that allows for seat selections and ticket changes.”
Or get online exactly at T-24 to try and select seats next to one another.
This, and ages 7, 9, 12, 14, and 16 are NOT "young children." Presumably even the 7 year old is seated far away from parents for many hours in school. I wouldn't expect that your DESIRE to get seats together will generate much sympathy since you CHOSE to buy basic economy and the rules (which should apply to your family too) are clear.