Delta Fare Class OU or more commonly known as First (OU) is a revenue fare/booking class of service on Delta Air Lines. The OU fare class is used for cleared upgrade space into Delta First Class. This fare class is eligible for complimentary upgrades for SkyMiles members who hold Medallion status.
Below is a human-readable explanation of this fare class and the expectations passengers should have when flying with a SU fare class.
Fare Class OU Information
Important information about Fare Class SU on Delta Air Lines.
OPERATED BY
Delta Air Lines (Mainline or codeshare flight)
FLIGHT NUMBER BEGINS WITH
DL
TICKET NUMBER BEGINS WITH
006
TICKET TYPE
MARKETED AS
Cleared complimentary upgrade
CABIN
First Class / Delta One
How expensive is Fare Class OU?
How to book Fare Class OU
Information about booking Fare Class OU on Delta Air Lines.
Fare Class OU is used as cleared upgrade space to the First Class cabin for Medallion members and not able to be booked directly.
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SkyMiles earnings with Fare Class OU
What you’ll earn in the SkyMiles program flying with Fare Class OU
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SkyMiles member
1 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
1 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
1 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
1 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
1 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 OU on Delta Air Lines.
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