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Delta launches lower-cost 'basic' fares for first class

Headline from WFLA, on the newest of 2 developments

Delta is bringing tiered pricing to first class with new "basic" fares that cost less but come with fewer perks.

WFLA's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Delta Air Lines’ Business Class Fare No Longer Guarantees These Perks

    Headline from Money Talks News ·

  2. Newest

    Delta launches lower-cost 'basic' fares for first class

    Headline from WFLA ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

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Reports & sources

23 articles, oldest first.

  1. Quartz

    Delta is selling a new stripped-down business class fare with fewer perks starting this fall (opens Quartz)

    Published

    Quartz's feed description

    The new Basic Business tickets offer the same lie-flat seats as standard Delta One but drop lounge access, free seat selection, and other perks

  2. Money Talks News

    Delta Air Lines’ Business Class Fare No Longer Guarantees These Perks (opens Money Talks News)

    Published

    Money Talks News's feed description

    Delta's new basic tickets in first class and Delta One skip seat selection and lounge access unless your credit card or status covers it.

  3. KTLA Los Angeles

    Delta Air Lines launches cheaper airfare for premium cabins, but there's a catch (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

    Published

    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Delta Air Lines is launching cheaper airfare across its premium cabins, but it won't come with any perks. The new "Basic fares" for Delta First, Delta Premium Select and Delta One -- known as Basic Business -- come without airport lounge access, advance seat selection, or priority check-in.

  4. FOX Business

    Delta rolls out cheaper first-class, business fares with fewer perks: 'More ways to choose' (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    Delta Air Lines is expanding its stripped-down fare model to premium cabins, offering lower-cost access to Delta First, Delta Premium Select and Delta One seats.

  5. WFLA

    Delta launches lower-cost 'basic' fares for first class (opens WFLA)

    Published

    WFLA's feed description

    Delta is bringing tiered pricing to first class with new "basic" fares that cost less but come with fewer perks.

  6. New York Post

    Delta launches ‘cheaper’ first-class fares – here’s what flyers can expect (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Flying first class is so basic.

  7. Fast Company

    You can now fly Delta business class for a lot less, but there’s a catch (opens Fast Company)

    Published

    Fast Company's feed description

    Flying first class just got a little less expensive, provided you’re willing to make a few compromises. Delta announced Thursday that it’s expanding its unbundled fare strategy into its premium cabins with new lower-priced fare options for Delta One, domestic first class, and Delta Premium Select th…

  8. Insider

    Delta is introducing 'basic' business class. Here's how it works — and how it could mean you can finally afford a seat. (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Delta aims to make business class cheaper with by unbundling perks you may not want, like lounge access or seat choice.

  9. Inc.

    Delta Just Made Flying First Class Cheaper. An Expert Says Frequent Flyers May Not Be Happy With the Change (opens Inc.)

    Published

    Inc.'s feed description

    The popular carrier is seeking to boost revenue across its customer base.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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