Buying Delta Basic Economy is the worst mistake ever. Empty upgrade list and Im not on it :(((

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They can also bump you from the flight and force you into a middle seat

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No, this is for vacation. Thanks Godness Basic Economy never showed up on Trips. I think the Trip God blocks Basic Econ fares

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Good thing I got 16E on their MD90 today. But yeah, that was my fear before checkin

OP, did you buy delta basic for work?? The day in forced to buy Spirit airlines, I'm outa here.

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