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Old Jan 16, 2021 | 6:19 am
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Originally Posted by DLASflyer
To summarize Basic Economy right now:
  • Complimentary snacks, meals, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (depending on flight distance)
  • Wi-Fi for purchase and free access to hours of movies, shows and more on Delta studio.
  • Seat assignments only available after check-in or at the gate for no fee.
  • Passengers traveling together, including families, may not be seated together.
  • Not eligible for same-day changes or ticket refunds.
  • Boarding in the last zone.
  • Overhead bin space may be limited.
  • Not changeable if Delta-marketed ticket.
  • Not Sometimes being eligible for paid or complimentary upgrades or preferred seats with SkyMiles® Medallion® Status.
  • Medallion Members still earn miles, Medallion Qualification Miles(MQMs), Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs) and Medallion Qualification Dollars(MQDs – U.S.-based Members only).
Add in lounge access and free checked baggage for those who otherwise qualify. Having a BE ticket does not eliminate or reduce this eligibility.
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