How to use your Delta Companion Ticket

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With the Delta Companion Certificate, you can get a buy 1 get 1 free flight, minus the taxes! I have heard many times that many people do not use the Delta Companion Pass, so I decided to make sure I used mine the first time I got it. Even some of my friends never use their companion pass. Since I am paying for the Companion Certificate as part of my annual fee, I try to ensure I use all the card’s benefits. I currently have the Companion Pass, which only allows Domestic Travel within the contiguous 48 states. Once my annual fee hits again, I will get the enhanced Delta Companion Pass.

How do you get a Delta Companion Ticket?

If you have either the American Express Delta SkyMiles Personal or Business Platinum Card or the American Express Delta SkyMiles Personal or Business Reserve Card, you are granted a companion certificate after having the card for one year.

Delta Skymiles Reserve, both personal and business, receive a companion certificate for either a First Class, Delta Comfort+, or a main Cabin round-trip ticket. Delta SkyMiles Platinum, both personal and business, receives a companion certificate for a round-trip main cabin flight.

Where can you go with your Delta Companion Ticket?

You can fly within the U.S., to Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America.

If you have the older one, as I had, you can only fly within the contiguous US unless you live in Hawaii, the US Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico.

Does it cost to use your Delta Companion Ticket?

It requires a payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for a round-trip domestic flight and no more than $250 for a round-trip international flight.

What are the Delta Companion Pass rules?

The Delta Companion Pass has rules for its use.

The Delta Companion Certificates are valid for one year from issuance.

The Companion does not earn miles.

All travel must be completed by the expiration date.

Where do you find the Delta Companion Certificate?

Head to your Delta Account.

Click on Skymiles, then Certificates and Ecredits! This is where you will find information about when it expires and what fare class you can book.

How to transfer a Delta Companion certificate?

To transfer your Delta Companion certificate to someone else, I would set up a 3-way call with Delta so they can facilitate the transfer.

Can I gift my Delta Companion Certificate?

Yes, you can gift a Delta Companion pass. To do so, I would set up a 3-way call with Delta.

How to book a Delta Companion Certificate?

To book using your Delta companion certificate, you can call Delta if you are having trouble finding available flights. I decided to look up flights myself.

Go to book flights and add your chosen route
Click Add Certificates and choose your companion pass
Click Find Flights
Happy Searching!

Can you use Miles and Delta Companion Ticket together?

You cannot use miles and a Delta companion ticket together to book your flight.

Can you use eCredits and a Delta Companion Certificate?

Yes, you can use eCredits and the Delta Companion Ticket

The flight to the right shows my companion’s fare being booked.

The taxes for the Companion Pass were $39.70.

Since I only have the Delta Amex Platinum, I could only get a main cabin seat. I hope that I can get an upgrade to Comfort+ closer to the day!

I chose not to use my Ecredits to reduce costs.

Can you change your flight with the Companion Pass?

Yes, you can change your flight with the Delta Companion Pass after booking. I called when I needed to do so. You can also now cancel or change online!

Using the Delta Companion Certificate

If you want to combine multiple benefits, you could also utilize your Delta Stays Credit to reduce the cost of your hotel stay for you and your companion. Make sure to use your Delta companion pass when issued so that you can get the most out of your credit card benefits! It does feel like the Delta companion fares are a little higher, but 2 flights to Orlando for $500 were fine with me.

Let me know in the comments if you have used it before.

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