Delta Fare class I is a revenue fare/booking class of service that is marketed as Discount First Class / Delta One on Delta Air Lines. The fare class is considered a discounted First Class / Delta One.
Below is a human-readable explanation of this fare class and the expectations passengers should have when flying with a I fare class.
Fare Class I Information
Important information about Fare Class I 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 I?
How to book Fare Class I
Information about booking Fare Class I on Delta Air Lines.
Fare Class I is marketed as a discount first class / Delta One ticket, and is the second lowest revenue fare class in the cabin. If you’re looking for flights and see Fare Class I showing as the lowest fare class available, it means the cabin for the flight/route you are booking is nearly empty’ish with only few seats available on one or more segments of the itinerary.
Tickets purchased in Fare Class I will be cheap’ish. To book a cheaper fare class, make the following changes (if you can):
- Adjust your departure/return dates
- Search for alternate airports or co-terminals
- Search for alternate routing
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 I
What you’ll earn in the SkyMiles program flying with Fare Class I
2024 is the start a whole new experience with the SkyMiles program. The core of how SkyMiles members earning status has drastically changed, so please bookmark this site and check back frequently.
SkyMiles member
5 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
11 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 I 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.
