How to Fly Delta One Lie-Flat Seats on Domestic Routes in July 2025 by JT Genter June 29, 2025 20 Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during July 2025, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lay-flat business class seats on 1,667 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of around 54 flights a day! In this article, we list out (and map) all 40 routes and the exact flights where you'll find these aircraft flying within the U.S. Plus, we'll show you the best ways to book these flights with points and miles.
Delta Expands Basic Economy Restrictions with New Fees and Even Blackout Dates by Tyler Glatt June 27, 2025 0 As if they couldn’t get any more restrictive or expensive to change and cancel, Delta’s Basic Economy tickets just did. The airline quietly added new or increased region-specific change and cancellation fees on its most no-frills tickets. And Delta even introduced blackout dates when you can’t change or cancel certain tickets at all. Here's the latest.
First Look: Delta’s New Delta One Lounge and Sky Club in Seattle by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea June 24, 2025 1 Delta is opening its brand-new Delta One Lounge and an expanded Delta Sky Club in Seattle on June 26 — and we got an early look inside. From an outdoor terrace to PNW-inspired menus, here’s how Delta is elevating the lounge experience at SEA. Plus: our first impressions and photos of the gorgeous new spaces, and why these lounges matter for Delta’s West Coast strategy.
Delta Bags Delayed? Get 2,500 Bonus SkyMiles Each Time You Wait More Than 20 Minutes by Tyler Glatt February 9, 2025 0 Did your Delta checked bag get to the carousel late? For those occasions when it takes 20+ minutes for your bag to arrive at baggage claim, Delta's 'Bags on Time' guarantee kicks in and you'll walk away with 2,500 bonus SkyMiles just for filling out a quick online form. Here's the lowdown on the Delta late baggage policy and how to claim the mileage bonus.
The Ultimate Guide to Delta Sky Club Access: What’s Changed & How to Get In Now by Jenna Hansen and Andrew Kunesh February 8, 2025 2 Want to access Delta Sky Club before or after your next flight? You have options! From credit cards to elite status and from flying in the right seat to buying a membership, this post has all of the info you need for getting inside these lounges after new restrictions went into effect.
JFK Delta One Lounge Guide: What’s It’s Really Like and How To Maximize Your Visit by JT Genter January 10, 2025 2 The new JFK Delta One Lounge was hailed as "one of the best in the world" after it opened. My experience fell short of that. Here's my review of the lounge before a recent Delta One flight.
Delta One Lounge Boston: A Fine Dining Experience That Happens To Be In an Airport by JT Genter December 12, 2024 2 Today, Delta opened its newest Delta One Lounge in Boston airport. This new lounge is different than other Delta One Lounges as it's practically a luxury dining experience. Here's my experience checking out the lounge on opening day.
Delta Opening Delta One Lounge at LAX This Week. Here’s An Early Look Inside. by Brie Bash and Tyler Glatt October 8, 2024 0 The long-awaited Delta One Lounge in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is finally opening to the public on Thursday, October 10, 2024. This is welcome news to travelers eagerly awaiting the opportunity to experience Delta's new, exclusive business-class-only lounges. Here's your first look.
Delta Free Wi-Fi Now on 90% of Domestic Fleet. Here’s the Timeline for International Flights. by Tyler Glatt August 25, 2024 0 Delta has taken on a bold project to introduce fast, free Wi-Fi across its entire global fleet by the end of 2025. Where is the airline in the process? Will regional jets also get Wi-Fi? Here's what we know so far and the timeline for completion.
Delta One Awards to Europe Require up to 55% More Virgin Points, Over $1,000 in Fees by Tyler Glatt July 3, 2024 0 The all-in cost to fly to and from Europe in lie-flat Delta business class using Virgin points is now immensely higher than it was yesterday. It's Virgin Atlantic Flying Club's latest negative change. Here's what you need to know.
Earn Up to 6,000 Hilton Honors Points on Premium Cabin Delta Flights by Sam Helmy June 27, 2024 0 Hilton Honors launched a promotion that earns you 1,000 bonus points per Delta flight in a Delta One, First Class, Delta Premium Select, or Comfort+ cabin. You must register by July 19, 2024, and the promotion is valid for travel through September 19, 2024. Here are the details.
Delta Boarding Order Explained: How New Boarding Zones Work by Mark Jackson June 6, 2024 0 On May 1, 2024, Delta is changing how its boarding process works. Now, flyers will board by "zones," and most of the changes affect flyers boarding the plane first. See how the changes affect your next flight in this post.
Delta Takes After Other U.S. Airlines and Hikes Checked Bag Fees by Tyler Glatt March 5, 2024 2 When it rains, it pours. Put another way: When one airline raises the fee to check a bag, they all do. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Delta Air Lines is taking a cue from other U.S. carriers and hiking the cost to check a bag by $5 — effective for tickets booked on or after March 5, 2024.
Great Delta One Suites Award Availability to Europe Starting at Only 50,000 Points! by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt January 17, 2024 40 One of the best deals in the points and miles world is flying between the U.S. and mainland Europe in Delta business class for just 50,000 Virgin points. The problem with this sweet spot: There's rarely any award availability. Not today! Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is showing availability for up to nine business-class seats on select routes!
Delta Air Lines and airBaltic Sign Codeshare Agreement by Sam Helmy November 27, 2023 1 Delta Air Lines and airBaltic announced a codeshare agreement that will see Delta place its code on 20 airBaltic routes to Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius. The new deal is in force with immediate effect. Here's what it offers to travelers.
Delta Expands Basic Economy Award Tickets Worldwide by Carissa Rawson April 23, 2023 0 Delta has long been the only airline to sell basic economy award tickets to its customers. These stripped down fares include little in the way of amenities, but have previously been limited to specific routes. Now, the airline has opted to increase these offerings across many of its routes.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Devalues Many Delta Awards by Ross Denkin February 9, 2021 9 Just as the calendar turned over in 2021, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club very quietly changed its redemption scheme for flights operated by Delta. Long-haul and premium cabin travelers will be disappointed to find out their points won’t take them nearly as far anymore. However, there's a silver lining in these changes for domestic and other short-haul flyers.
The Only Airline That’s Still Blocking Middle Seats by Patrick Stouffer February 8, 2021 110 Since the start of the pandemic, some airlines adopted policies limiting the number of passengers allowed onboard—including blocking middle seats. Unfortunately, all but one of these airlines have rolled back these policies since the beginning of December. To help you keep track, we've compiled all of the airlines that ever blocked middle seats and the current timelines for when this flyer-friendly policy will end.
Delta Extends Elite Status, Sky Club Memberships, Credit Card Benefits Due to COVID-19 by Patrick Stouffer April 5, 2020 23 Delta just announced that it's extending Medallion elite status, Sky Club memberships, credit card benefits, drink vouchers, and more in response to COVID-19 — becoming the first US-based airline to extend elite status.
Delta Now Offering Basic Economy Awards by Sam Helmy December 11, 2018 62 Delta has expanded basic-economy fares include award travel on select routes. If these more restrictive awards become permanent, we're likely to see an increase in main-cabin awards prices across their route network for Skymiles members.
Delta and American Resurrect Interline Agreement by Sam Helmy January 28, 2018 29 American Airlines and Delta have revived their interline agreement, which allows Delta to book passengers on American and vice versa. The news leaked via Twitter user JonNYC.
Delta Introduces Biometric Boarding In Washington D.C. by Sam Helmy July 23, 2017 30 Recently we reported that Delta would be trialing biometrics for boarding and lounge access. The trial is now live at Reagan International Airport (DCA) in Washington DC. In the new trial, Delta customers are now using their fingerprint to board flights.
Delta to Introduce Biometrics for Boarding and Lounge Access by Sam Helmy June 17, 2017 31 Delta has announced that they will be introducing a Biometrics trial at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The new biometric boarding pass will eventually let passengers use their fingerprint to gain access to the Delta Sky Club, check a bag and board a flight. It is hoped that eventually biometrics will consign paper and mobile boarding passes to aviation history.
Delta Adds Transcon Routes but Cuts Some Benefits by Sam Helmy March 27, 2017 20 Delta is adding Delta One service to new routes from LAX to DCA and SFO to BOS, but that means no more complimentary upgrades for Medallion members. You'll need to use an upgrade certificate if you want to sit at the front of the plane for these flights.
Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines Are (Finally) Splitting Up by Gretchen Holm December 26, 2016 15 Delta and Alaska are breaking up. Are you surprised? We're not.
New Delta Premium Economy Product Launch by Sam Helmy November 20, 2016 17 AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided, or approved by any bank advertiser. Here's our complete list of Advertisers.Delta announced earlier this year...
