Delta Air Lines has uncorked a rebranding of all of its fare types — upending the Basic Economy/Main Cabin/Comfort Plus/etc. order that has dominated the big U.S. airlines for the last decade or so.

Delta Air Lines is preparing to fundamentally reshape how premium cabins are sold, with new “Basic” business class and first class fares launching in 2026. The Atlanta-based carrier will be the first ...

In a first for a U.S. airline, Delta Air Lines will roll out “basic” business and first-class fares in 2026, according to an executive at the carrier. Basic fares mean fewer perks — such as ticket ...

Delta Air Lines is renaming its fare classes, including folding Basic Economy into a new "Delta Main" category. Delta Main will have three levels: Basic, Classic, and Extra, offering varying perks and ...

I spent $205 on a basic economy flight with United Airlines from New York City to Denver. A few days later, I took a $175 basic economy flight with Delta from Salt Lake City to NYC. Both flights were ...

In a first for a U.S. airline, Delta Air Lines will roll out “basic” business and first-class fares in 2026, according to an executive at the carrier. Basic fares mean fewer perks — such as ticket ...