• 09 May, 2024
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What are Delta companion certificate rules?

Delta Airlines provides companion certificates to their Delta Sky Miles Reserves, Reserve Business, Platinum, or Platinum Business Card members after the card renewal. The certificate allows you to invite a companion traveler to fly with you on an eligible domestic flight. Therefore, passengers can easily redeem the certificate by themselves and it is Delta's way to thank their Card holders. But there are some rules for which class the companion certificate is eligible, and more, to understand the details check the complete blog.

  • Delta Airlines offers a companion certificate for a First Class, Delta Comfort Plus, Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, and Central American round trip after the card renewal only.
  • Delta SkyMiles Platinum or Platinum Business American Express Card members will receive a companion certificate for a domestic round-trip flight main cabin, Caribbean, or Central American each year after a renewal of the card.
  • To get the companion ticket, passengers may required to pay taxes and fees of not more than $80 for domestic flights and no more than $250 for international flights. However, baggage charges and other restrictions may apply.

Where can I find my companion Certificate?

Delta Airlines automatically issues the companion Certificate on your SkyMiles account every year after the card renewal. If you are wondering where you can find it then you can easily find and redeem it online via using any of three ways - View it in your profile, Check by your SkyMiles number, or Check by using the certificate code.

To view  your Profile:

  • You should log in to your account on the Delta Airline official website.
  • Choose the 'Certificate, eCredits, and Vouchers option given on the right side of the webpage.
  • Tap on the icon Use Certificate and Vouchers.
  • At last, select the Continue tab.

Check by using the Sky Miles number:

  • To find the companion certificate go to the Delta website.
  • Log in to your Sky Miles account and see the icon Companion Certificate
  • Select the Continue tab to check the details.

Check by Certificate code:

  • If you have received the code on your registered email address.
  • You need to enter the 8-digit certificate code in the field box under 'Certificate or eCredit'.
  • Click on the continue icon to search.
  • Now you should add your SkyMiles number and password to validate.
  • At last click on the continue to option to complete the process.

How to redeem the Delta Companion Certificate?

There are a few steps that you should know to redeem the Delta Companion Certificate, you will find the detailed steps in the given information.

  • Firstly,  you should check your Companion certificate.
  • Now the traveler should search for the eligible flight options and select the preferred option but you should make sure that the trip must be booked before the expiry.
  • To confirm your companion ticket purchase, You should review the flight and enter the accurate payment information and the fare total will show that the companion certificate has been applied.
  • If still, there is any query left about the booking using the companion certificate, passengers can call the Delta customer support representative at 1-800-221-1212 and get the needed assistance.

Why is it so hard to use the Delta Companion Certificate?

It is easy to use the Delta Companion certificate to purchase flight tickets for domestic flights only but there is one major restriction travel on the companion certificate should be booked and completed before the expiring date to avoid inconvenience otherwise it cannot be redeemed.

Can I give my Delta companion Certificate to someone else?

Yes, you are allowed to transfer the Delta companion certificate to someone else but the primary ticket and companion flight tickets are non-transferable once issued as well as the companion ticket cannot be bartered.