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Delta, United Unveil No-Lounge Business Class Fares

8/8/2026

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Story summary
  • Delta and United launched business-class fares that exclude lounge access, seat selection and flexible changes.
  • Delta said change fees range $0-$400 and cancellation fees $99-$500.
  • United listed a Newark-London Heathrow round-trip (Oct. 1–Oct. 8) at $4,490 versus $4,890 standard and $5,390 flexible refundable.
  • AerSale VP Jackie Carlon called the tickets impractical, prompting two travel managers to likely block them.
  • The Global Business Travel Association forecasts fare prices to rise 9.5% to $4,488.