A comprehensive explanation of Delta fare class NK including SkyMiles medallion earnings and upgrade eligibility information.
Fare class NK is an award (miles) fare/booking class of service that is marketed as Main Cabin on Delta Air Lines mainline and code share flights. This fare class is considered a deeply discounted award main cabin fare class that is eligible for complimentary upgrades.
Also referred to as: Booking Class NK, Booking Code NK, Fare Class NK, Ticket Code NK, Class NK, NK Fare or Main Cabin (NK)
Fare Class NK booking information
Important information about Fare Class NK on Delta Air Lines.
Explore what you'll earn as a SkyMiles member flying on Delta Air Lines with a ticket in Fare Class NK.
Medallion Bonus: no
Minimum MQMs earned:
500
SkyMiles Member
100% MQM
Based on distance flown1. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
1:1 MQS
Based on number of flight segments flown. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
MQD earnings based on Ticket Price
Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
SkyMiles earned per $1 MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
Silver Medallion
100% MQM
Based on distance flown1. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
1:1 MQS
Based on number of flight segments flown. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
MQD earnings based on Ticket Price
Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
0 SkyMiles earned per $1 MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
Gold Medallion
100% MQM
Based on distance flown1. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
1:1 MQS
Based on number of flight segments flown. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
MQD earnings based on Ticket Price
Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
0 SkyMiles earned per $1 MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
Platinum Medallion
100% MQM
Based on distance flown1. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
1:1 MQS
Based on number of flight segments flown. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
MQD earnings based on Ticket Price
Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
0 SkyMiles earned per $1 MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
Diamond Medallion
100% MQM
Based on distance flown1. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
1:1 MQS
Based on number of flight segments flown. Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
MQD earnings based on Ticket Price
Earns toward status and resets each calendar year.
0 SkyMiles earned per $1 MQD
SkyMiles are earned and redeemed for travel, upgrades and other eligible purchases. SkyMiles never expire.
1 Distance calculations are at the sole discretion of Delta Air Lines; however, calculations generally follow the great circle distance between airports.
Additional SkyMiles earning information on Delta Air Lines fare class NK
Fare Class NK boards the aircraft in the “Main Cabin” boarding group. Depending on your elite status and other factors, you may be in another zone. Most passengers will board in either Main1, Main2 or Main3. This zone boards after Sky Priority. Depending on the aircraft, Main2 and Main3 may have to gate check your bag (free of charge).
What cabin of service is Fare Class NK?
Passengers holding a ticket in Fare Class NK will be seated in Main Cabin on domestic and international flights. Preferred seats can be selected for a fee throughout Main Cabin. Preferred seats can be selected fee-free for certain elite status tiers.
What are the frequent flyer earnings for Fare Class NK?
Fare class NK is an award redemption and earns no MQMs, MQDs, MQSs or RDMs.
What are the restrictions for Fare Class NK?
Fare class NK has restrictions. See ticket rules for complete details.
How to get upgraded with a Fare Class NK ticket?
SO-SO CHANCE – there are 5 higher fare classes ahead of you.
Complimentary upgrades are available on domestic and short-haul international flights to First Class and are ordered by elite status (DM, PM, GM, SM), then fare class (Y, B, M, H, Q, K, L, U, T, X, V).
Certain domestic transcontinental routes with a Delta One cabin will have complimentary day-of-departure upgrades available. Upgrades are ordered by elite status (DM, PM, GM, SM), then fare class (Y, B, M, H, Q, K, L, U, T, X, V).
International long-haul flights with Delta Premium Select and Delta One cabins will require use of a global upgrade certificate to be applied to the reservation to access these cabins – there are no complimentary upgrades available.
