Delta launches 'basic business' fares without lounge access, seat selection
Delta is launching basic business and other stripped-down premium classes that come with fewer perks.
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Delta Air Lines is launching new "basic" business and first class fares that exclude perks like lounge access and free seat selection, following a similar move by United Airlines. The stripped-down tickets will offer fewer miles, assigned seats at check-in, and fees for changes or cancellations, with flights starting in September in select markets. The airline aims to maximize revenue from high-spending customers by segmenting premium cabins further.