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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 85291, member: 27"] Delta plans stripped-down premium tickets, cutting perks from front cabins to sell cheaper seats. Delta expands bare-bones premium pricing [LIST] [*]Executives said the tiered model reaches first and business cabins. [*]Launch timing points to later this year. [*]Every seat gets Basic Classic Extra options. [/LIST] What travelers lose for lower fares [LIST] [*]Seat assignment waits until after check-in. [*]Mileage and elite credit shrink. [*]Changes and cancellations disappear. [*]Boarding groups slide back. [/LIST] Why Delta thinks this will work [LIST] [*]The seat stays wide or lie-flat. [*]Earlier comfort cabin tests showed buyers accept fewer perks. [*]Price hunters want space, not lounge access. [/LIST] Bet on demand holding strong [LIST] [*]Leaders expect sales even with benefits removed. [*]Fine print matters before clicking buy. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]