Delta Air Lines Announces Major Ticketing Change in a First for U.S. Airlines

Delta Air Lines has already offered a Basic tier for its main cabin seating for over a decade, giving budget-conscious customers an opportunity to shed extras in favor of lower base fares. Now, that option is coming to its premium cabins as well.

The airline revealed during a Q4 earnings call last week that it will soon begin offering tiered fares for both Business and First class, becoming the first U.S.-based airline to do so.

Although the details have not yet been revealed, it's...