Originally Posted by
xliioper
While normally only valid for a year, credits for non-refundable fares purchased this year will be extended through Dec 31st, 2023. Since waiving change fees after Covid, Delta has introduced a series of refundable fares that are fairly reasonably priced (generally $100 more each way than main cabin fares on international routes). The upfare option is generally offered upon checkout at delta.com. Previously, it would have been many times that amount to upfare most fares to a refundable fare for international fares.
To be fair, $200 round-trip per person can add up quickly to a pretty significant amount. For a family of 4, that's an extra $800 - that's a lot of money for some families depending on their budget.