Delta Just Made Basic Tickets Even Worse With New Change Fees of Up to $500

July 29, 2026

Earlier this month, Delta extended its new unbundled fare structure to premium cabins. Basic Business was already a tough pill to swallow, but it somehow got even worse. Delta quietly made a quiet update on its fees page. Change and cancellation fees have skyrocketed by more than 400% with no warning. Here's what to know.

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