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Delta's Premium Fares Get a Basic Makeover
travel11 days ago

Delta's Premium Fares Get a Basic Makeover

Delta is adding Basic fare options to its premium cabins—Delta One Basic, Premium Select Basic, and First Basic—with tighter restrictions: no automatic lounge access, seat selection after check-in, reduced SkyMiles earning (2 per dollar), one fewer free checked bag, and cancellation fees. Basic fares sit alongside existing Main Basic and Comfort Basic fares; no Basic fares are eligible for premium-cabin award tickets. The move mirrors United's strategy and is rolled out on select routes; it may save money upfront but at the cost of less flexibility and fewer perks.

via The Points Guy|
#basic-fares#delta-air-lines#lounge-access
Delta expands basic fares to premium cabins, trimming perks
business11 days ago

Delta expands basic fares to premium cabins, trimming perks

Delta is extending basic-economy-style tickets to its premium cabins—First Class, Premium Select and Delta One—on select routes, with July 8 rollouts for domestic and Latin American flights; basic fares in Premium Select and Delta One are on sale from July 8 but flights begin in September, and such tickets strip away advance seat selection, priority check-in, and lounge access (unless those perks come from status or a card), while offering the same onboard service and earning fewer miles and a smaller baggage allowance.

via USA Today|
#basic-tickets#business#delta-air-lines
Delta Debuts Basic Business: Fewer Perks, No Lounge or Seat Selection
business12 days ago

Delta Debuts Basic Business: Fewer Perks, No Lounge or Seat Selection

Delta Air Lines is introducing a 'Basic Business' fare that segments its premium cabins by offering a lower-cost option in business/first class without lounge access or seat assignments. Seats are assigned at check-in, fewer miles are earned, and changes or cancellations incur fees with no same-day standby or confirmed changes. The offer will launch on select markets for flights starting in September, following United’s earlier move to similarly segment premium cabins as carriers seek to monetize high-spending travelers amid resilient demand.

via CNBC|
#airline-industry#basic-business#business
Top Travel and Credit Card Deals to Watch in 2025 and Beyond
finance6 months ago

Top Travel and Credit Card Deals to Watch in 2025 and Beyond

The article highlights three travel and credit card deals in 2026 that are likely to change soon: the simple Capital One Venture X card with its benefits and upcoming lounge access devaluation, the no-annual-fee U.S. Bank Altitude card offering lounge and mobile data perks, and the favorable American Airlines partner award chart with valuable redemption options, emphasizing the importance of acting quickly to capitalize on these offers.

via CNBC|
#american-airlines#credit-cards#finance
Capital One Venture X vs. Citi Strata Elite: Which Premium Card Reigns Supreme?
finance6 months ago

Capital One Venture X vs. Citi Strata Elite: Which Premium Card Reigns Supreme?

The article compares the Capital One Venture X and Citi Strata Elite premium travel credit cards, highlighting that Venture X offers a lower annual fee and simpler rewards structure, making it more suitable for most travelers, while Citi Strata Elite provides higher earning potential and more statement credits but at a higher cost and complexity. The choice depends on individual travel habits and how much value one can extract from the benefits.

via CNBC|
#annual-fees#benefits#credit-cards
Amex Platinum's Upgraded Perks and Fee Increase: Is It Worth It?
finance10 months ago

Amex Platinum's Upgraded Perks and Fee Increase: Is It Worth It?

The American Express Platinum Card, with an $895 annual fee, now offers over $2,800 in perks including extensive lounge access, travel credits, elite status, and bonus points, making it a valuable option for frequent travelers who can maximize its benefits, though it may not be suitable for infrequent travelers or those not utilizing its credits.

via View from the Wing|
#american-express#credit-card-benefits#finance
Delta CEO Acknowledges Mistakes in SkyMiles Changes and Social Media Response
business2 years ago

Delta CEO Acknowledges Mistakes in SkyMiles Changes and Social Media Response

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian acknowledged that the airline "probably went too far" with recent changes to its SkyMiles program and lounge access policy. Bastian stated that modifications will be made in response to feedback from frequent flyers, with details to be announced in the coming weeks. The changes, which include increased spending requirements for earning elite status, were implemented to manage demand for premium products and services. However, Bastian admitted that the airline may have moved too fast and wanted to avoid annual changes and additional fees. The modifications will take effect in 2025.

via CNN|
#business#delta-air-lines#ed-bastian