Cheaper Premium Cabins on the Horizon as Delta Cuts Back on Upgrades
Photo Credit: A couple in Delta's premium Economy product. Delta Air Lines
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Fewer upgrades are on the horizon, but that may mean more discount premium fares.
Last week, Delta's incoming president Glen Hauenstein was widely quoted on his strategy for giving away fewer award tickets in the future, saying "We want people to be able to use those miles not to fly for free but to control your experience.”
Hauenstein's remarks may not bode well for elite customers vying for an upgrade, but for those looking to spend incrementally for a premium experience, there might be a nice silver lining in his words.
Hauenstein's comments were in line with the gener
