Aug 1, 2020, 5:31 pm
Last edit by: Zorak
https://pro.delta.com/content/agency/us/en/products-and-services/other-programs-services/basic-economy.html
For those with Skymiles Select (new sales currently discontinued due to COVID):
https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles/skymiles-select
Q. Does Main Cabin 1 Boarding purchased through SkyMiles Select apply to tickets purchased in Basic Economy?
A. Yes, you will receive Main Cabin 1 Boarding on tickets purchased in Basic Economy.
- Medallion Members, others with elite status, and Delta SkyMiles American Express credit card holders continue to enjoy their boarding benefits
- Medallion Members will continue to enjoy waived checked baggage fees, Priority Check-in, Priority Boarding and Medallion mileage bonuses. However, please note Medallion Members will not receive paid or Complimentary Upgrades when flying on a Basic Economy fare.
For those with Skymiles Select (new sales currently discontinued due to COVID):
https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles/skymiles-select
Q. Does Main Cabin 1 Boarding purchased through SkyMiles Select apply to tickets purchased in Basic Economy?
A. Yes, you will receive Main Cabin 1 Boarding on tickets purchased in Basic Economy.
How terrible is Basic Economy? Seat Assignments/Boarding/Etc (Consolidated Thread)
Mar 23, 2024, 9:00 am
#347
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NY
Programs: AA Gold; SPG: Gold:
Posts: 473
But the question here is why would an Elite save a few $$$$ and may not get their benefits? Basic Economy is really for infrequent fliers who don't care about checking their bags or where they seat.
I along with the many frequent fliers will pay up to avoid Basic Economy and will even go as far as to book Comfort+ at the time of booking. With the Delta Gold Card at $99 per year its a no brainer that covers up to 8 traveling companions on one ticket. For me I would save the $25 each way bag fee and use the savings to avoid Basic Economy.
Let the infrequent fliers suffer the consequences and have them complain. Us educated frequent flier FT members should try and steer clear of Basic Economy unless its a short SFO/SJC-LAX flight and even then who wants to be put in the back of the bus?
I along with the many frequent fliers will pay up to avoid Basic Economy and will even go as far as to book Comfort+ at the time of booking. With the Delta Gold Card at $99 per year its a no brainer that covers up to 8 traveling companions on one ticket. For me I would save the $25 each way bag fee and use the savings to avoid Basic Economy.
Let the infrequent fliers suffer the consequences and have them complain. Us educated frequent flier FT members should try and steer clear of Basic Economy unless its a short SFO/SJC-LAX flight and even then who wants to be put in the back of the bus?
Mar 25, 2024, 12:19 am
#348
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
Programs: Delta DM/3 MM; Hertz PC; National EE; Amtrak GR; Bonvoy Silver; Via Rail Préférence
Posts: 5,384
Mar 27, 2024, 11:25 am
#349
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, MR Gold, Hilton Gold, National Exec
Posts: 535
Received a flight deal alert today for MSP-LAS for $139. Go to check them out and main cabin is $399, a $260 premium.
Example here if it's still live: https://www.google.com/travel/flight...5ZprDjpvdSqGy7
Example here if it's still live: https://www.google.com/travel/flight...5ZprDjpvdSqGy7
https://thriftytraveler.com/news/air...+3%2F27%2F2024