All airlines these days have some form of frequent flyer programme and Delta is no exception with the SkyMiles loyalty scheme, allowing repeat customers to receive something back.

Passengers acquire points by spending money with Delta and their partner airlines, eating at selected restaurants and booking certain hotels. They can also be earned by shopping, as long as you use one of Delta’s many credit cards.

While many options are available, such as upgrades or experiences, using your miles for airfare generally represents the best value for money.

Building enough points means enrollment into the SkyMiles Medallion programme. Through this, Customers can take advantage of additional perks without using their miles. These range from earning extra points with every dollar spent, to complimentary first-class upgrades and waived baggage fees.

Delta Air Lines have six different fares available, with one carry-on and one personal item allowed for all types.

Basic Economy

 No seat selection
 No flight changes
 Seats in the main cabin
 Last passengers to board
 Checked-in bags cost $30+
 No qualification for elite upgrades
 No miles earned

Main Cabin

 Seat selection available
 Changes available
 Miles earned
 Second to last boarding
 Checked-in bags cost $30+
 Qualify for elite upgrades
 Miles earned
 In-flight entertainment

Delta Comfort+

 Seat selection available
 Changes available
 Miles earned
 Checked-in bags cost $30+
 Qualify for elite upgrades
 Miles earned
 In-flight entertainment
 Dedicated overhead bin
 Extra legroom
 Travel pack
 Complimentary snacks and alcoholic beverages

Premium Select

 Seat selection available
 Changes available
 Miles earned
 Speedy boarding
 Two free checked-in bags
 Qualify for elite upgrades
 Miles earned
 Dedicated overhead bin
 Extra legroom
 Complimentary snacks and alcoholic beverages
 More seat reclination
 Larger in flight entertainment screen

First Class (short-haul or domestic flights only)

 Seat selection available
 Changes available
 Miles earned
 Second to board the plane
 Two free checked-in bags
 Qualify for elite upgrades
 Miles earned
 Dedicated overhead bin
 Bigger and more comfortable seats than in the main cabin
 Complimentary snacks, alcoholic beverages and meals
 More seat reclination
 Larger in flight entertainment screen

Delta One

 Seat selection available
 Changes available
 Miles earned
 First to board plane
 Two free checked-in bags (Up to 70 pounds)
 Qualify for elite upgrades
 Miles earned
 Dedicated overhead bin
 Lie down seats and more personal space
 Complimentary snacks, alcoholic beverages and multi-course meals