Can you upgrade to Comfort Plus from Basic Economy?

Complimentary Delta Comfort+® seats are not available for selection by any passenger while onboard the aircraft regardless of Status or fare class. Basic Economy fares are not eligible for paid or complimentary Delta Comfort+®, regardless of Medallion or other elite status.



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Customers can go to My Trips and look for the upgrade offers banner located at the top of their trip to purchase a Delta One, Delta Premium Select, First Class or Delta Comfort+ seat upgrade as an add-on if available.

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Basic Economy fares are not eligible for paid or complimentary Delta Comfort+®, regardless of Medallion or other elite status.

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So, is Delta Comfort Plus worth it? The answer is entirely up to you. If you value extra legroom, space for your luggage and complimentary booze, then yes, it's worth spending the extra money.

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Additionally, basic economy passengers are the last to board a Delta aircraft and aren't eligible for upgrades. Main cabin passengers can choose their seats, change or cancel a ticket at no extra cost, earn flight rewards and board the plane before basic economy passengers.

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Depend on the airline and the economy fare you booked the trip. Usually, the cheapest fare will no allow upgrade. US airlines are also more likely to let you upgrade on check-in - if there are seats available - for a smaller fee. European airlines are less likely to do it, or they charge an arm and a leg.

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It depends on the airline you're flying with, but it is generally cheaper to upgrade to business class at the airport than it is to book a business class ticket from the outset. To upgrade at the airport, you will need to ask about availability and then pay the difference in fare.

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The cheapest way to get a business or first-class ticket is to buy an economy ticket then buy an upgrade.

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Whether moving from economy class to first class, business class to first class or economy class to business class, an upgrade can certainly be a nice perk to ease a long plane ride.

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And that's why they're, predictably, so hard to come by. So, can you simply ask for one and get it for free? No, not really — not even if it's your honeymoon. But in some cases, you may be able to ask to pay for an upgrade, which you can do from booking till boarding.

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After booking, you may be presented with the option to upgrade with miles at Delta.com or through the Fly Delta app. You can check your reservation at any time to see if this is an option. Alternatively, you can contact a Delta representative to upgrade with miles.

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Those who book basic economy tickets won't be able to select seats; instead, a seat will be randomly assigned to each passenger after check-in. This includes families and groups who are traveling together — expect to be split up when booking a basic economy ticket.

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Eligible to Purchase Upgrades With Main Cabin, you are eligible to earn miles for your flight and earn toward Medallion Status®. You may also purchase upgrades to Preferred Seats and premium cabin experiences.

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