No, except for when the ticket is canceled within 24 hours of purchase or the cancellation is involuntary. (Photo by Darren Murph/The Points Guy) Can I cancel my flight?
Basic economy seats are not in a separate section, but you may be assigned an undesirable middle seat at the back of the plane. No, changes - including same-day confirmed or same-day standby travel changes - aren’t allowed for basic economy fares. Basic economy passengers can’t purchase Priority Boarding. You might luck out by checking in exactly 24 hours before departure, but there’s a risk you won’t sit together. Travelers on the same reservation - including families with young children - aren’t guaranteed to be seated together unless they pay to select seats together. However, if no non-preferred seats remain, you’ll be assigned a seat shortly before boarding.
Reports show that you may be able to choose your seat for free at this time. Pricing varies by trip and may be purchased leg by leg.įlying internationally, or don’t want to pay? If non-preferred seats remain at check-in, you’ll get a seat assignment for free. From seven days to 24 hours before departure, it’s possible to pay to select seats on itineraries that are fully domestic. You won’t have to pay if your bag is gate checked. Note that because you’ll probably board last (more on that below), overhead bin space may be limited, so your carry-on bag may be gate checked. Yes, you’re always allowed one carry-on bag that’s no larger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches and one personal item such as a purse, briefcase, camera bag or diaper bag.
Related related: How to avoid checked baggage fees on major domestic airlines Can I bring a carry-on? As Delta expands its basic economy fares worldwide, expect to see more cases like this where baggage fees exist for basic economy fares but not Main Cabin and Comfort+ fares. The second checked bag for basic economy passengers will cost even more. On these flights, the first checked bag will cost basic economy passengers between $30-60 while it’s free for Main Cabin and Comfort+ passengers.
Mexico and Europe ($60 for basic economy).and Canada and Europe and North Africa ($60 for basic economy) and Canada and Tahiti ($60 for basic economy) and South America, excluding Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Guyana ($60 for basic economy) and El Salvador, Ecuador, Panama ($30 for basic economy) Baggage fees are generally the same for basic economy, economy and Comfort+ passengers on most routes that currently sell basic economy fares. Yes, but it’s going to cost you ( see the price chart here).
Related reading: Comparing basic economy fares across U.S. So, if you fall into either of these groups, see the specific section related to your group to see which restrictions are waived for you. Note that some basic economy restrictions are waived for elites and cardholders of Delta cobranded credit cards. This guide will answer common questions about these restrictions and the basic economy experience on Delta, but be sure to also check out TPG’s review of Delta’s basic economy. Basic economy provides a lower-priced fare but places restrictions or fees on seat assignment, upgrades, changes and - for some destinations - checked baggage. Delta has three types of economy fares: Comfort+, Main Cabin and basic economy.