{"id":271935,"date":"2026-07-29T01:40:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T01:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=271935\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T01:40:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T01:40:29","slug":"delta-just-made-basic-tickets-even-worse-with-new-change-fees-of-up-to-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/basic-fare-change-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Just Made Basic Tickets Even Worse With New Change Fees of Up to $500"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earlier this month, Delta extended its new unbundled fare structure to premium cabins<\/a>. You might have already flown on a Delta First Basic ticket throughout the U.S. or in select Latin American markets. Meanwhile, Premium Select Basic and Basic Business are both available for booking on flights departing in September.<\/p>\n

This was a move that virtually no one asked for, but at the time, it didn't seem too terrible. Sure, you accept some restrictions, but Delta promised it was a way to keep fares competitive.<\/p>\n

As basic fares continue to roll out, Delta quietly made a crucial update on its fees page. Change and cancellation fees have skyrocketed by more than 400% with no warning. Here's what to know about these changes.<\/p>\n

Delta's New Basic Fares<\/span><\/h2>\n

Delta offers 15 different unbundled experiences to choose from when booking your next flight. First, you need to choose between Delta Main, Delta Comfort, Delta First, Delta Premium Select, and Delta One. Then, within each category, you will choose between Basic, Classic, and Extra experiences.<\/p>\n

Premium cabin Basic tickets come with the following restrictions:<\/p>\n