Can You Use Delta Companion Ticket With Basic Economy?

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The Delta companion ticket award you receive by renewing your Delta Platinum Amex is valid in the Delta economy L, U, T, X and V fare classes. This

excludes Delta’s basic economy fares (E class)

and some higher coach fare classes.

How do I add travel companion to Delta?

If you and your companion are in the same reservation, you can

request your companion upgrade at delta.com during the booking process, afterward in My Trips, or during check-in prior to departure

. *Partner airline elite members are only eligible for Companion Upgrades on paid tickets and Companion Certificates.

Can I use a Delta companion ticket for a one way flight?

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.

Can I use two Delta companion certificates at the same time?


The Delta Companion Certificate can be used by any two travelers

and the cardholder is not required to be one of the two. The cardholder will simply need to book the airfare with their credit card.

Are there blackout dates for Delta companion ticket?

Are there any blackout dates when using the Delta companion certificate?

Nope, you can you use the Delta companion certificate any time of the year without blackout dates

. However, it’s still based on the fare classes being available.

Does Delta companion pass work for Hawaii?

The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card comes with a companion certificate that also works for first-class tickets within the continental U.S. Again,

Hawaii and Alaska are off limits

. Think of your Delta companion ticket as your once-a-year, buy-one-get-one-free plane ticket benefit.

Can a Delta companion ticket be upgraded?

Can a Delta Companion Certificate be upgraded?

Yes, a Delta Companion Certificate can be upgraded as long as the companion traveler is also a Delta SkyMiles, Medallion member, or partner airline elite member

. All of the regular Delta upgrade rules will apply.

Can you pay to upgrade Delta companion ticket?

If you and your companion are in the same reservation, you can request your companion upgrade at delta.com during the booking process, afterward in My Trips, or during check-in prior to departure. *

Partner airline elite members are only eligible for Companion Upgrades on paid tickets and Companion Certificates

.

Can you use 2 companion vouchers together?

15.

A maximum of two Companion Vouchers can be redeemed at any one time on the same booking

e.g. 2 Avios reward fares plus 2 Companion Voucher tickets. 16. Only Companion Vouchers of the same type can be combined and redeemed on one Reward Flight booking.

Where is my companion voucher?

The Companion Voucher will appear

in your BA Executive Club account

a few days after you reach your required spend. There’s a handy tracker in your American Express account to show how close you are to earning it.

How many buddy passes do Delta employees get?

In an internal memo sent on Monday and obtained by Reuters reporter David Shepardson, CEO Ed Bastian rewarded Delta employees with

two travel passes

that can be used to fly on any Delta Air Lines flight, international or domestic. Employees both currently working and those on a leave of absence will receive the passes.

Does Delta companion ticket include Puerto Rico?


All companion tickets can only be used on round-trip tickets within the contiguous United States

. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands can originate from those destinations to travel to the 48 contiguous states, based on the address attached to your SkyMiles account.

Is first class worth it on Delta?

The seat itself is larger in comparison to Economy or some Business seats. If you’re sitting in First Class, you’ll have at least 8 more inches of legroom and about 50% more recline than traditional seats. That’s

more than enough benefit for many people, but Delta offers even more

.

How do I get a free upgrade to first class on Delta?


Make a reservation with Delta and provide your medallion status Skymiles number

. Delta will automatically upgrade your ticket to first class for free if a seat is available. Silver, gold, platinum and diamond medallion members are given progressively higher seating priority.

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