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Time Out
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Delta Air Lines is getting rid of Basic Economy: here's why
If you're flying Delta this fall—perhaps through its busy hub in Atlanta —you'll notice a change when booking your flight. Starting October 1 (yep, heads up if you're planning holiday travel), Delta Air Lines is scrapping its Basic Economy class—at least in name. The no-frills fare that's cheap but comes with restrictions isn't going away, but it's getting a new name as part of a rebrand of Delta's fare classes. Here's what you need to know. Why is Delta Air Lines getting rid of Basic Economy? According to the airline, the rebrand offers more flexibility and customization, allowing passengers to choose the experience they want. "As we listen and learn about what our customers want when it comes to their travel, we know that clarity and choice are paramount," SVP and Chief Digital Officer Eric Phillips said in a press release. "Our reimagined shopping experience gives customers more options and flexibility to pick the travel experience that works best for them, and a full picture of all the benefits of flying with Delta." What is replacing Delta's Basic Economy? The airline is folding Basic Economy into a revamped Delta Main category (formerly Main Cabin), which now features three tiers: Basic, Classic and Extra. Delta Main Basic is essentially the same stripped-down experience: no seat selection until check-in and last boarding position in Zone 8. But Delta hopes the new name signals a broader, more flexible ticketing system. Delta Main Classic comes with perks like free seat selection, no-fee cancellations and same-day standby. Go for Delta Main Extra and you'll get even more: full refundability, earlier boarding, free same-day confirmed changes and a better mileage earning rate. Other fare categories are also getting rebranded. Comfort+ becomes Delta Comfort, First Class is now Delta First, but the in-flight experience won't change. Premium Select and Delta One keep their current names. Delta says the overhaul is about simplifying choices and making it easier for travelers to understand what they're buying. In practice, it's a branding pivot that lets Delta soften the stigma around Basic Economy without eliminating the budget option entirely.
Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Delta is rebranding Basic Economy and all of its fare classes. What does it all mean?
Delta Air Lines has uncorked a rebranding of all of its fare types - upending the Basic Economy/Main Cabin/Comfort Plus/etc. order that has dominated the big U.S. airlines for the last decade or so. The new ticket types can be booked now for trips starting in October, and includes up to a whopping 11 customized fares. Each ticket will consist of one "product" and one "experience." I think most of us used to call them "classes." Let's try to make sense of it. For the "product" aspect, Delta is simplifying the names of the basic seating offerings on its planes. The availability of these seat types varies according to aircraft and route. You'll notice Basic Economy is missing, because Basic Economy was always just a standard Main Cabin seat with few perks (more on that below). Once you've chosen your seating product, it gets more complicated. The next step is to choose your "experience." The "Basic" experience means few perks for the lowest price within the product. So, no seat selection, no changes allowed, no upgrades, no SkyMile earning. That sounds like Basic Economy because it is. Basic Economy will now be known as Delta Main Basic, basically. For now, Basic is only available in Delta Main, but that could change in the future (see below). The "Classic" experience refers to services that we might have once taken for granted in air travel, such as seat selection, earning miles and being able to change your ticket. The old Main Cabin ticket will be known as Delta Main Classic. The "Extra" experience is a new wrinkle. Tickets booked with this experience are fully refundable, with changes allowed. They earn bonus miles, have a higher boarding priority, and have a higher priority for Medallion upgrades. The new Delta products and experiences mean that there are up to eleven distinct fare combinations available. They are: I pretended to book some Delta flights to Detroit and Tokyo for October, and can confirm: The options are there, depending on the seat types on the flight. The Tokyo flight had nine of the 11 fare options, excluding Delta First Classic and Delta First Extra. We can speculate, but the ultimate answer is, of course, money. First off, the new scheme reminds me of shopping for flights on some European airlines. In the so-called "fare families" model, within each traditional seating area like main cabin or business class you get multiple levels of perks to choose from. This results in a dizzying number of fare options - great if you like choice, but also potentially confusing. Secondly, some travel bloggers have been suggesting that Delta wants to "unbundle" its premium fares, giving you the option to forgo some perks that we traditionally expect in the front of the plane. So someday in the future, will we see fares like "Delta Comfort Basic," "Delta First Basic" and even "Delta One Basic"? Some passengers might see that as a degradation of premium seating; others might welcome the chance to sit in Delta First or Delta One for less money. Finally, Delta is introducing the new "Extra" experience as a way upselling you from plain old "Classic" Main or Comfort seats (and so on) with additional goodies such as refundability and a better chance of being upgraded. Which, of course, is yet another opportunity to spend more money with Delta. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Delta Air Lines gets rid of Basic Economy fare. Here's what will replace it.
Delta Air Lines is doing away with Basic Economy seating – sort of. The airline will fold the base fare into its new Delta Main category – previously called Main Cabin – for flights departing Oct. 1 or later, part of a reworked ticket tier structure. Delta Comfort+ will become Delta Comfort and First Class will be called Delta First, the carrier said Thursday. Premium Select, the airline's international-style premium economy service, and its Delta One business class will keep their names. 'As we listen and learn about what our customers want when it comes to their travel, we know that clarity and choice are paramount,' Eric Phillips, SVP and Chief Digital Officer, said in a news release. 'Our reimagined shopping experience gives customers more options and flexibility to pick the travel experience that works best for them, and a full picture of all the benefits of flying with Delta.' The Delta Main category will include three levels that the airline calls 'experience options.' Delta Main Basic is the new Basic Economy, a bare-bones fare that comes with restrictions. Flyers will get their seat assignments after they check in, for example, and board in Zone 8. Delta Main Classic comes with options for same-day standby, higher boarding priority and other perks, while Delta Main Extra customers get an even better boarding position, more miles per dollar and more. The four other categories of fares, meanwhile, will come with just two levels each: Classic and Extra. 'You can get the benefits you've become accustomed to when you book Classic – seat selection, no-fee cancellation and Same-Day Standby,' the airline said in an FAQ section on its website. 'Extra gets you more than Classic or our previous Refundable ticket option. With Extra, you can enjoy full refundability if you decide to cancel, earlier boarding, free Same-Day Confirmed options and more miles earned.' That said, the new labels are not as different as they might sound. 'These are naming changes only and do not affect your in-flight experience,' Delta added. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: No more Basic Economy: Delta Air Lines reworks airfare structure
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Milwaukee's Lake Express Ferry with daily service to Michigan sets start date for season
The Lake Express Ferry, which provides daily round-trip service between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Michigan, will return for its 2025 season May 2. The high-speed ferry transports more than 100,000 passengers annually between Milwaukee and Michigan on a 2½-hour journey across Lake Michigan. Its season runs through mid-October. Lake Express will offer four daily crossings early this summer, with routes from Milwaukee departing from the Milwaukee ferry terminal at 2330 S. Lincoln Memorial Drive. The first trip of the day leaves from Milwaukee at 6 a.m. CT. Additional summer evening service will be added June 27, bringing the total daily crossings to six. Lake Express' ferry service began in 2004. The ferry can accommodate 250 passengers, up to 46 vehicles and 12 motorcycles, according to a news release. Here's what to know about the ferry service, including daily schedules and how to get tickets: Lake Express offers Classic Cabin and Premium Cabin ticket options. The Classic Cabin includes a variety of seating options, including first-class airline-style and table seating, all in a climate-controlled cabin with access to outdoor decks offering lake views. Passengers can find food and beverages in the ship's galley. Adult Classic Cabin tickets are $114.50 for one-way and $199 for round-trip. Discounts are available for seniors 65 and over, college students, active military, children and infants. The Premier Cabin features additional amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi, steward service, work-friendly table seating with electrical service for laptops and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. Premier Cabin seating is limited to passengers 12 and older. Adult Premier Cabin tickets are $136 for one-way and $245 for round-trip. Discounts are available for seniors 65 and over. Passengers can travel on the Lake Express with or without a vehicle ― parking is available at the Milwaukee and Muskegon terminals for those choosing to leave their vehicle behind. Vehicle tickets start at $124 for one-way and $236 for round-trip, with prices higher for vehicles with trailers. Bicycles can ride on the ferry for $8 for one-way and $16 for round-trip. Motorcycle tickets start at $72 for one-way and $144 for round-trip, with prices higher for motorcycles with sidecars and trikes. A fuel surcharge and a port and security fee are required for all vehicles and non-infant passengers. You can buy tickets and see a full list of prices at Milwaukee to Muskegon Departs at 6 a.m. CT and arrives at 9:30 a.m. ET daily Departs at 12:30 p.m. CT and arrives at 4 p.m. ET daily Muskegon to Milwaukee Departs at 10:15 a.m. ET and arrives at 11:45 a.m. CT daily Departs at 4:45 p.m. ET and arrives at 6:15 p.m. CT daily Milwaukee to Muskegon Departs at 6 a.m. CT and arrives at 9:30 a.m. ET daily Departs at 12:30 p.m. CT and arrives at 4 p.m. ET daily Departs at 7 p.m. CT and arrives at 10:30 p.m. ET Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays Muskegon to Milwaukee Departs at 10:15 a.m. ET and arrives at 11:45 a.m. CT daily Departs at 4:45 p.m. ET and arrives at 6:15 p.m. CT daily Departs at 11 p.m. ET and arrives at 12:30 a.m. CT Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays According to Lake Express, the ferry's journey between Milwaukee and Muskegon takes 2½ hours. Check-in begins 90 minutes before each departure and closes 15 minutes before departure. Lake Express suggests arriving at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time. If you were to drive from Milwaukee to Muskegon through Chicago, it would take about 4 hours and 45 minutes, according to Google Maps. This time could be longer, depending on traffic. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee's Lake Express Ferry service to Michigan returns on May 2
Scotsman
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Half term family holiday ideas from £139
Wondering what to do with the kids during the half term holidays ? We've got you covered. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The kids have only just gone back to school after the Easter break and yet the next half term holiday is just around the corner. If you are struggling to find ideas on what to do in May we have getaway ideas that the entire family will enjoy. Half term holiday ideas: Gulliver's Valley Resort Stay & Theme Park Entry Family from £139 | Wowcher Wowcher has up to 51% off short break to Gulliver's Valley Theme Park . You get an overnight stay for a family of four from £139, or for a family of six from just £169 with entry to the park from £139 (normal price from £285). Grab your tribe and enjoy a family trip to Gulliver's Valley Resort. You and your family can enjoy the theme park and relax with an overnight stay at the resort. This offer is actually valid until September so an ideal trip to book whether you go away this half term or want to wait until the summer holidays. For all available dates click here . Gulliver's Valley Resort Stay & Theme Park | Wowcher What is there to do at Gulliver's Valley Resort? Theme park - Grand Prix roller coaster, Desperado Drop, Apache Falls, Prairie Ponies and Lilliput Carousel. Adventure worlds - Western World, Toyland, Smuggler's Wharf, and the Lost World. Year round activities - climbing walls, toddler play areas, and laser tag. Farm - on-site animals. Where will you stay? Gulliver's Valley Resort Stay & Theme Park | Wowcher Choose between either the Wester cabin which sleeps four or the Lost World Lodge for a family of six. See full details and T&C's here . Western Cabin – Family of Four This four-person cabin (suitable for two adults and two children) offers a stylish interior and convenient amenities. Guests will find a kitchen, living room, a double bedroom, and a separate children's room. For entertainment and comfort, the cabin provides internet access, a hot drinks station, TV, radio, hairdryer, and outdoor seating. Its location is ideal, situated next to Western World and centrally located among the park's main attractions. Lost World Lodge – Family of Six This accommodation boasts a spacious living area, kitchen, shower, toilet, and separate adult and children's rooms (sleeping two adults and up to four children). Enjoy a stylish interior, Wi-Fi, hot drinks station, TV, radio, hairdryer, and outdoor seating. Its prime location offers a truly immersive experience, as the theme park's dinosaur area is just moments away. Energy bills just went up – but this free tool could save you £388 a year With energy costs rising, Switcheroo helps you find cheaper deals in minutes. It's free, easy to use, and only shows tariffs that beat your current rate from suppliers like British Gas and Octopus. No calls, no pressure – just potential savings, with average users cutting £388 off their annual bill. To read our full article click here, or try out the Switcheroo tool straight away by clicking here. Natalie Dixon is NationalWorld's Lifestyle reporter . If you liked this article and want to read more about fashion, beauty and lifestyle you can follow Natalie Dixon on X here .
