Trans-Pacific Basic Economy
Apr 7, 2018, 11:09 pm
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Trans-Pacific Basic Economy
When did Delta start selling Basic Economy fares for TPAC flights? I am seeing them now SEA/YVR-HKG.
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Apr 8, 2018, 1:54 am
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This thread is from late 2015 and includes ATL-NRT:
Basic Economy Now On Select Long Haul International Routes
The first mention of it on DTW-NRT that I found in the SIN MR mega-thread is from May of last year.
Basic Economy Now On Select Long Haul International Routes
The first mention of it on DTW-NRT that I found in the SIN MR mega-thread is from May of last year.
Apr 8, 2018, 3:57 am
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As posted above, Delta has long sold E fares on these routes. In fact, Delta sells E fares on virtually every route (if not every route) where fares Q and below are available. It is just a universal tax for seat selection and/or use of medallion benefits (primarily C+ upgrade). Enjoy flying rewarded. 
Apr 8, 2018, 4:43 am
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As posted above, Delta has long sold E fares on these routes. In fact, Delta sells E fares on virtually every route (if not every route) where fares Q and below are available. It is just a universal tax for seat selection and/or use of medallion benefits (primarily C+ upgrade). Enjoy flying rewarded.
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Apr 8, 2018, 6:15 am
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They do not sell it on every route and their presence on Asia routes currently looks pretty limited. They still restrict the number of coach classes with BE fares on international routes to a few classes.. I'm still mostly seeing BE fares only for T, X, and V fares on routes that have them. I've only found one instance so far of U having them (SEA-HKG).
Fair enough. With that said, just give them time - they'll creep up on those routes just like they did domestically (I expect Domestic to ultimately run all the way up to at least S fares and likely M when it is all said and done - I expect they will preserve B/Y as MC only since those are usually last minute walkup fares anyways).
Apr 8, 2018, 9:22 am
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DL has publicly stated that it is proliferating BE fares systemwide. This issue has previously been reported and also previously reported is DL's satisfaction with the fares.
The debate is over. Those who don't want them should not book them.
The debate is over. Those who don't want them should not book them.