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Old Jun 22, 2025 | 8:19 am
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Originally Posted by FlyingSloth
I just realized something... I thought my Delta search settings were set to always search for Main.. but now as I check more carefully.. I'm seeing Delta has changed their web site.. Now there is a Main Basic and Delta Main. Are both fully refundable for award flights? I don't understand why they have to make a change like that to confuse people.
There's supposed to be a 9,900 mile deduction for travel within US/Canada Main Basic (formerly Basic Economy) awards and a 19,900 mile deduction for international ones. There have been some reports they are not actually assessing this deduction, but it is definitely documented .
https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/overview

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