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Why did I get upgraded to Delta Comfort Plus?

If you frequently fly Delta as your airline of choice, you might find yourself in a Comfort Plus seat without extra work. As a Medallion member, you can access unlimited complimentary upgrades to Comfort Plus or First Class, depending on your status. Medallion members receive this benefit regardless of tier status.



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As a General SkyMiles Member with a Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card or Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card, you are eligible for unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+®, plus, day-of-departure Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to the Delta One® experience on flights within the U.S. 50 – ...

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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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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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You will not be eligible for: paid or complimentary upgrades; paid, complimentary or discounted Delta Comfort+; paid or complimentary Preferred Seats; or same-day confirmed or same-day standby travel changes.

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Complimentary beverages are available during beverage service in Delta One®, First Class and Delta Comfort+®. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase in Main Cabin. Alcohol may only be served to customers over the age of 21; please enjoy responsibly.

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One guest is allowed but they must also be traveling in first class. Delta elites (with at least Gold status) cannot get into Sky Clubs if they are flying in economy (called Main Cabin or Delta Comfort Plus), but they can visit Delta partner-operated lounges or SkyTeam airline lounges.

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Like Delta Premium Select, Comfort Plus falls between economy class and business classes. Although it shares some benefits with economy class, it also offers distinct upgrades at an affordable price.

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Delta Comfort Plus is Delta's premium economy option, providing more inches of legroom and other perks without the price of First Class or Premium Select tickets. Some of the Delta Comfort Plus perks begin even before you enter the aircraft.

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Delta Comfort Plus is a seat upgrade from the main cabin that offers up to 3 inches of additional legroom and dedicated overhead luggage space. Conversely, Delta Premium Select seats let passengers stretch out with a reclining feature, wider seat, footrest and premium amenities.

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The cost to upgrade is higher than for a preferred seat in main cabin. Comfort Plus features more legroom than main cabin and offers passengers dedicated overhead bins. In addition, Comfort Plus guests will receive complimentary beer and wine on all domestic and short-haul international flights.

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A Medallion Member traveling in Delta Comfort+®, Main Cabin or Basic Economy between the U.S./Canada and any International destination can check one additional bag up to 50 lbs. over the standard cabin allowance. A Medallion Member traveling in Delta One® or First Class can check up to 3 free bags at 70 lbs.

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Delta Comfort Plus seats have three extra inches of legroom and a better chance of snagging overhead baggage space. Anya Kartashova is a freelance writer and full-time traveler based in Salt Lake City.

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I'd booked a basic economy ticket, Delta's least-expensive tier that doesn't include the ability to select a seat. Round trip, my ticket had cost $197.80. A search for similar flights on Delta's website showed that the same route in Comfort Plus could cost between $300 and $450.

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Delta Comfort+ seats are usually located at the bulkheads and the first few rows behind them, as well as emergency exit rows.

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First-class seats provide as much as five extra inches of legroom compared to Delta Comfort Plus and up to eight inches of total legroom compared to the main cabin. You'll also have wider reclining capabilities of up to 5.4 inches.

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This can result in a different seating configuration, and seat assignments that were made in advance may no longer be valid. By assigning seats at the gate, Delta can ensure that passengers are seated in the most appropriate seats for the new aircraft.

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Each passenger flying with Delta can bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item free of charge (such as a purse, laptop bag or item of similar size that will fit underneath the seat in front of you).

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Depends on the agent you get at the check-in desk and how overweight your bags are. Generally, they'll let you slide by a pound or two, but they're not obligated to. If you're over by more than that (or if you get someone who is being overly strict) they'll give you the option of paying extra or removing something.

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