I spent $500 on a cross-country red-eye flight in Delta's basic economy. I'm glad I didn't upgrade to a premium class.

Fonte: Business Insider

Business Insider's reporter flew from San Francisco to NYC in Delta's basic economy. Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI took a red-eye flight from San Francisco to New York in February 2026. I booked a basic economy ticket with Delta Air Lines for $500.