Delta Fare Class OV is a fare class used for cleared upgrade space using a RUC or GUC that is marketed as First Class or Delta One on Delta Air Lines.
Below is a human-readable description of this fare class and the expectations passengers should have when flying with a OV fare class.
Fare Class OV Information
Important information about Fare Class OV on Delta Air Lines.
OPERATED BY
Delta Air Lines (Mainline or codeshare flight)
FLIGHT NUMBER BEGINS WITH
DL
TICKET NUMBER BEGINS WITH
006
How expensive is Fare Class OV?
How to book Fare Class OV
Information about booking Fare Class OV on Delta Air Lines.
Fare Class OV is marketed as cleared upgrade space supported by the use of a GUC or RUC for First Class or Delta One. Typically, fare Class OV redemption fare class can be found with significant advanced booking.
- Searching for Fare Class OV is impossible through Delta.com and they have deprecated the advanced search feature which used to allow passengers to search by Fare Class. When logged in to your SkyMiles account and searching for flights, notes saying “Upgrade available with RUC/GUC” is your only indication that RV/OV/OK fare classes may be available on at least one flight.
- It is advised to call into reservations and get a knowledgeable ticketing agent to search your destination for Fare Class OV availability. Unfortunately, getting a knowledgeable ticket agent is very hard post-COVID as the newer agents have not been trained on DL Term or any other system than their point-and-click reservations system. You will have to hang up and call again (HUCA).
- Many frequent flyers are reporting that Delta.com shows Regional or Global Upgrade Space availability; however, not for the entire route.
If you are a frequent flyer with additional insight or are with Delta seeking to clarify the information provided, please contact me.
SkyMiles earnings with Fare Class OV
What you’ll earn in the SkyMiles program flying with Fare Class OV
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SkyMiles member
0 SkyMiles earned per MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
1:1 Million Miler Earnings
Million Mile earnings are based on actual distance flown and earn annual complimentary Medallion status.
MQD earnings based on Ticket Price
Earns toward Medallion status and resets each calendar year.
Silver Medallion
0 SkyMiles earned per MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
1:1 Million Miler Earnings
Million Mile earnings are based on actual distance flown and earn annual complimentary Medallion status.
MQD earnings based on Ticket Price
Earns toward Medallion status and resets each calendar year.
Gold Medallion
0 SkyMiles earned per MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
1:1 Million Miler Earnings
Million Mile earnings are based on actual distance flown and earn annual complimentary Medallion status.
MQD earnings based on Ticket Price
Earns toward Medallion status and resets each calendar year.
Platinum Medallion
0 SkyMiles earned per MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
1:1 Million Miler Earnings
Million Mile earnings are based on actual distance flown and earn annual complimentary Medallion status.
MQD earnings based on Ticket Price
Earns toward Medallion status and resets each calendar year.
Diamond Medallion
0 SkyMiles earned per MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
1:1 Million Miler Earnings
Million Mile earnings are based on actual distance flown and earn annual complimentary Medallion status.
MQD earnings based on Ticket Price
Earns toward Medallion status and resets each calendar year.
How to get upgraded from First Class / Delta One
A comprehensive guide to upgrading with Fare Class OV on Delta Air Lines.
Complimentary upgrades on Delta Air Lines
Upgrading to Premium Cabins (Delta Premium Select / Delta One)
- There are no cabins of service higher than Delta One.
Official upgrade rules found on Delta.com.
Mileage Upgrade Awards (MUA) changes (as of 08/22/2023)
- It is unlikely to see buy up offers or MUAs because the ticketed fare class is the highest cabin of service available, but Delta's IT has been know to do shady, illogical things like sell you a buy-up to a refundable fare in the same cabin.
