@jbsilva21wrote:
So DW and I fly Delta First Class about 3-5 times a year domestically. I have the Delta Gold and was wondering about upgrading once this card has reached its 1 year mark. My questions are, can I upgrade before the AF on the Gold is charged or do I have to wait 1 month past the 12 months? Also has anyone used the First Class companion ticket with the Reserve Card? Any weird restrictions? Even though the AF is $450 on that card our First Class tickets are normally around $800-$1000 depending on the trip so am I correct to assume that at least one of those flights will be around 50% off? I have a while to decide since it will not be a year old until January next year.
I've used the companion certificate in first class twice now. No hassle... book online... easy. You can use it for a first class or economy class ticket.
The only thing to know is that they limit it based on fare class. For First class there must be seats available in A or I (basically the cheapest fair classes) and in economy in L, U, T, X, or V (again, lower end fare classes). If you're booking 2-3 weeks in advance there should be zero problem getting tickets in those fare classes. Also the primary ticket will earn miles but the companion ticket does not.
The other thing is it gives you access to Delta skyclubs (when flying on delta). The cardholder gets in for free and you can bring a guest for $29. Alternatively, you can get DW a reserve card as an authorized user (for $175 a year) and then DW can get into the skyclubs any time they are flying on delta (with or with you) for free.
Here are the details:
Offer Summary
Type Reserve Companion Certificate* Origin and Destination Companion certificate is valid for one round-trip First-Class, Delta Comfort+® or Main Cabin companion ticket with the payment of applicable taxes and fees detailed below and the purchase of certain adult round-trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous United States.
Residents of Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands must originate from there to the 48 contiguous United States. Booking Class Seats are limited in First-Class to A, I class of service, in Delta Comfort+ to W class of service, and in Main Cabin to L, U, T, X, V class of service.
All fare rules, restrictions, advance purchase requirements, and availability are per rule of Primary Ticket fare purchased. Farebasis Code/Ticket Designator Applicable fare basis code/NN1Y (paid)
SCMPL8/NN1Y(companion) Travel Dates Travel must be completed by <1 year from issuance date>. SkyMiles Primary ticket will accrue miles. Companion ticket will not accrue miles.
Tickets are eligible for Global or Regional Upgrade Certificates but not eligible for mileage upgrades. Beginning April 6, 2017, Medallion Members traveling with one companion will be eligible for Complimentary Upgrades to both First Class and Delta Comfort+®based on the status of the higher-tiered Member, as long as the companion is a SkyMiles Member, Medallion Member or partner airline elite member, traveling in the same reservation.
All Delta SkyMiles program rules apply. Miscellaneous Certificate will be deemed fully used once tickets have been issued and will not be returned or replaced.
*Upon redemption, payment of government imposed taxes and fees of no more than $75 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments) is required. Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. Click here for details on taxes, fees and restrictions.
Terms and Conditions
- Eligibility - Eligible on Delta, Delta Connection carrier and Delta Shuttle flights only (excludes all other Delta-designated codeshare flights). Companion certificate is valid for one round-trip First-Class, Delta Comfort+ or Main Cabin companion ticket with the purchase of certain adult round-trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous United States. Residents of Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico or the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) must originate from there to the 48 contiguous United States and have an address on their SkyMiles account in Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico or the USVI. Each year, the Companion Certificate will be made available for redemption on delta.com in your renewal month. Companion ticket requires payment of applicable government imposed taxes and fees which vary and depend upon the number of flight segments included in the itinerary and are no more than $75 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Reservations are only available at delta.com. Companion certificate terms and conditions may vary each year of Card Membership. Additional restrictions apply.
- Restrictions - Redemption is available only on delta.com. The certificate cannot be combined with another offer or discount including, but not limited to, web fares, sale fares and eCoupons. Both passengers must be booked at the same time, in the same class of service and in the same record. Tickets are only available in A and I classes of service for First-Class travel, only available in W class for Delta Comfort+ travel, and only available in L, U, T, X, V classes of service for Main Cabin travel and may not be available on all flights or markets. Most fares require an advance purchase of up to 14 days, a 3 night minimum stay and a 30-day maximum stay. All fare rules, restrictions, advance purchase requirements, and availability are per rule of Primary Ticket fare purchased. Companion tickets are not transferable. Primary Ticket and Companion ticket must be purchased with your Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express. Both passengers must be booked on the same flights and dates, at the same time. Travel for Companion certificate must be booked and completed by the date on the front of certificate. Validity is not based on calendar year. Primary ticket will accrue miles. Companion ticket will not accrue miles. Tickets are eligible for Global or Regional Upgrade Certificates but not eligible for mileage upgrades. Beginning April 6, 2017, Medallion Members traveling with one companion will be eligible for Complimentary Upgrades to both First Class and Delta Comfort+® based on the status of the higher-tiered Member, as long as the companion is a SkyMiles Member, Medallion Member or partner airline elite member, traveling in the same reservation. Companion Certificate is void if reproduced, altered, counterfeited, obtained or used improperly, or where prohibited by law. Companion Certificate has no value except when redeemed in accordance with all terms and conditions of this offer. Companion Certificate is for new purchases only and cannot be applied to the cost of prepaid tickets, ticket by mail, miscellaneous charge orders, Airscript or previously issued tickets. Companion Certificate will be deemed fully used once tickets have been issued and will not be returned or replaced. Companion Certificate is the property of Delta Air Lines and must be surrendered or returned upon request. Fares, fees, schedules, offers and rules are subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions of this offer are as written and cannot be altered, modified or waived unless authorized by a corporate officer of Delta Air Lines, Inc. All Delta SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide.
- Routing/Blackout Dates - Stopovers, open jaws, and circle trips are not permitted. Blackout dates subject to the rules of the primary ticket fare purchased.
- Taxes/Fees - The fare for Companion tickets includes government imposed taxes and fees of no more than $75 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Taxes and fees depend on the itinerary. Basic Card Members (not Additional Card Members) with the Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card, Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card, Delta Reserve Credit Card, Gold Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card, Platinum Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card, and Delta Reserve for Business Credit Card are eligible to receive the first checked bag fee waiver on Delta and Delta Connection carrier flights. $35 fee for second checked bag. These allowances are subject to size/weight limits. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for details. Taxes and fees are subject to change, are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the primary ticket is purchased and the companion ticket is issued.
- Cancellations/Ticket Changes/Reissuance - If the primary ticket or the Companion ticket is cancelled, both tickets will be cancelled and the Companion ticket will not be reissued. Subject to the fare rules of the primary ticket, the value of the primary ticket, less a $200 administrative service charge and any fare difference, may be applied to future travel. Cancellations are subject to the rules of the fare purchased. Neither a new Companion Certificate nor Companion ticket will be issued upon a cancellation. If the primary ticket and Companion ticket are changed after issuance, subject to the fare rules of the primary ticket, there will be a $200 administrative service charge for each of the primary ticket and the Companion ticket, plus a charge for the fare difference of the primary ticket. Changes are subject to the rules of the fare purchased and are subject to seat availability. After travel has commenced, rerouting is not permitted.
- Transferability - The Companion Certificate is transferable. Primary ticket and Companion ticket are not transferable once issued. Companion Certificate may not be bartered or sold. Companion Certificates or Companion tickets acquired through prohibited sale/barter transactions are void and will not be honored for travel.
In the event of flight irregularities and/or cancellations, alternative flights will be on Delta only.
