Can you upgrade to Delta One?

You can use miles to upgrade to Delta One®, Delta Premium Select, First Class or Delta Comfort+® for eligible flights within the U.S. 50 while purchasing a ticket* either at delta.com or with Delta Reservations. If your reservation is eligible for an upgrade, you'll see the option to upgrade in your Trip Summary.



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As a Silver Medallion Member, you and a companion are eligible for Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+®, beginning 24 hours (1 day) prior to departure, and to the domestic Delta One® experience on the day of departure.

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Delta's Premium Select is a seat offering that falls somewhere between economy and business (Delta One) in terms of services, amenities, and price. It includes perks like fine dining, additional recline and legroom beyond that of Comfort+, footrests, and SkyPriority access for check-in, boarding, and baggage.

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Is Delta One the same as first class? Technically, first class and Delta One are separate fare classes, but — confusingly — Delta One is technically a business class fare. Still, it offers what most people associate with a “first class” ticket, including lie-flat seats and premium food.

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It's important to note that Delta One is not the same as Delta's official first class. The airline's first class is only available on shorter and domestic flights, while Delta One is usually available on international flights with a few exceptions, like the one I took to San Francisco.

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Luxury at a Higher Altitude. As one of the most exclusive cabins in the sky, Delta One® offers spacious lie-flat seats, complimentary access to Delta Sky Club and use of Sky Priority services — all perfected by luxurious details that truly make a difference in how you spend your time in the air.

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1. Fly in first or business class on Delta or one of its partners. Is access to a Delta Sky Club free with a first class ticket? No, Sky Club lounge access is only included in your ticket if you fly Delta One for domestic and international travel.

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Silver Medallion status does expire if you do not meet the required amount of flying and spend. That said, each year, you can roll over the EQMs earned beyond status to the next year so it can count for the next year's elite status.

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At airports which do not have a dedicated Silver Medallion check-in lane, Silver Medallion Members are permitted to use the Sky Priority check-in lane.

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For travelers who want an elevated experience from Delta's main cabin, premium economy might be worth it if you enjoy a roomier seat to stretch out during long-haul flights. Additionally, Premium Select passengers receive attentive in-flight service; it is located behind the exclusive Delta One cabin.

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In a nutshell, you earn Delta Medallion status by getting enough Medallion Qualification Dollars for each tier and either getting enough Medallion Qualification Miles or Medallion Qualification Segments.

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Find the Delta One experience available on long-haul international flights and in select long-haul domestic markets. Enjoy chef curated meals on an extra-large tray table, with appetizers, warm nuts and a wide selection of complimentary beer, spirits and fine wine.

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Fare class J is a revenue fare/booking class of service that is marketed as Delta One. This fare class is marketed as full fare business class on domestic and international flights.

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Travelers whose company has a corporate agreement with Delta can take advantage of additional benefits that include Main Cabin 1 boarding. This means you'll board before other travelers in the main cabin unless you have higher Medallion status or are traveling in the premium cabin.

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You'll have room to stretch out, an outlet to stay powered up and, of course, the signature service of a Delta flight attendant for the First Class cabin. Stretch out with up to 8 inches extra legroom compared to a Main Cabin seat, and up to a 5.4-inch recline. Also enjoy an 11-inch seatback screen on many routes.

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The lavatories on this plane are noticeably cramped, so it can be a bit of a squeeze when changing in and out of pyjamas. Speaking of, Delta does not provide pyjamas to its Business Class passengers, so it's BYO. However, they do provide some comfy slippers.

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