Delta’s business and first-class fares may soon get a whole lot cheaper — this is why

Feeling frugal? Soon enough, you may still be able to fly first-class. Delta Air Lines has unveiled a plan to launch tiered ...

Delta unbundles premium: ‘basic’ business and first class fares coming in 2026

Delta Air Lines will launch Basic Business and First Class fares in 2026, unbundling premium travel as fare segmentation ...
TravelPulse

‘Basic’ Business Class Is Coming to US Airlines—What Travelers Should Know

In 2026, business class is going basic. That seems to be the plan for major U.S. carriers like Delta and United Airlines, which both have hinted at forthcoming launches of unbundled business ...
Business Insider

Airlines are building 'business-class-lite' to generate more revenue and increase demand for the luxe seats

Airlines are bringing the barebones basic economy experience to business class. "Business Light" fares are cheaper but can lack perks like lounge access or early seat selection. A few international ...
Skift

Stripping Business Class Bare: The Rise and Risks of No-Frills Premium Travel

The 'unbundling' of airfares has spread into business class at premium carriers like Qatar Airways, KLM, and now Etihad — with the trend showing no signs of slowing down. Airfares aren’t what they ...