What is a preferred seat on Delta?

With Preferred Seats, your flyers can select where they'd like to sit—aisle, exit row or window— near the front of the plane, at no extra cost. This is just one more complimentary perk your travelers receive simply by flying Delta.



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Preferred seats are regular seats, just typically closer to the front of the plane. If you already have seat assignments together, there is ZERO reason to pay for preferred. Often, because AA designates so many seats as preferred (sometimes nearly all aisle seats), a non-elite can be forced into buying it.

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What is preferred seating? A preferred seat is a regular United Economy seat that's closer to the front of the plane. This will put you in the first few rows behind Economy Plus. Extra legroom is not included.

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The best seats on a plane
  • Best seat for minimizing the effects of turbulence: A seat over the wing.
  • Best seat for peace and quiet: A seat near the front.
  • Best seat for legroom: A bulkhead or exit-row seat.
  • Best seat for sleeping: A window seat in a bulkhead row.


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A Medallion Member and one traveling companion may both enjoy a Complimentary Upgrade when traveling on Delta and Delta Connection carriers, as long as that companion is a General SkyMiles Member, Medallion Member, or partner airline elite member*, and traveling on the same flight in the same reservation.

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  • Basic Economy.
  • Main Cabin.
  • Comfort Plus.
  • First Class.
  • Premium Select.
  • Delta One®


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If you're stuck in economy class, here are a few tips to grab some extra space: Playing the odds: Picking a seat near the back of the plane – and in a middle section if there is one – increases your chances of having an empty seat next to yours, as these are the seats least likely to be pre-booked.

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Usually, it's best to pick a seat toward the front of the plane for several reasons: It's usually quieter, and you can get on and off faster. There's a balance between choosing front/back and window/aisle.

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Japan Airlines wins the award as the World's Best Economy Class Airline with Qatar Airways in second place and Singapore Airlines in third position. See the Global Ratings for the Best Economy Class Airline, the Best Economy Class Airline Seats and the Best Economy Class Onboard Catering.

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The rationale given to frequent fliers is that by charging average fliers for these seats, the airlines can keep more seats for their best customers. Presumably, these seats, while not as good as “Economy Plus,” will still be better than being stuck in the very back of the plane.

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Your seat will not be assigned until after you check in to your flight. If your seat number does not appear on your boarding pass, your seat will be assigned at the gate before you board.

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Delta main cabin is slightly more expensive than basic economy on most routes, but the upcharge provides a lot of value. For a modest price premium, you get the ability to choose your seat, change or cancel your flight, opt to use same-day standby when traveling domestically and earn miles toward Medallion status.

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