EC discount for FO companion on different PNR?
Jul 8, 2014, 5:21 am
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EC discount for FO companion on different PNR?
I'm booked on a flight with a friend of mine but we are on different PNRs. I'm an FO and am thinking about paying for the EC upgrade at 50% off. Since my friend is on a different PNR (award flight paid for with my miles), would there be any point in calling up Delta to see if they would honor the reduced EC price for his ticket too? Anyone happen to have any experience with this?
Jul 8, 2014, 7:00 am
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I'm booked on a flight with a friend of mine but we are on different PNRs. I'm an FO and am thinking about paying for the EC upgrade at 50% off. Since my friend is on a different PNR (award flight paid for with my miles), would there be any point in calling up Delta to see if they would honor the reduced EC price for his ticket too? Anyone happen to have any experience with this?
From the T&C:
SkyMiles Medallions and select partner airline elite members and up to eight companions traveling on the same reservation may be eligible for discounts on Economy Comfort seating fees based on their status at time of purchase.
Jul 9, 2014, 10:03 am
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I'm booked on a flight with a friend of mine but we are on different PNRs. I'm an FO and am thinking about paying for the EC upgrade at 50% off. Since my friend is on a different PNR (award flight paid for with my miles), would there be any point in calling up Delta to see if they would honor the reduced EC price for his ticket too? Anyone happen to have any experience with this?
Jul 9, 2014, 10:04 am
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I have been told that the benefit can be extended to one companion traveling on a different PNR, and have done this many times before. What works best is to book yourself in an EC seat, preferably next to an empty middle seat, then call Delta and ask them to link your two reservations. Never tried it as an FO, though.
Jul 9, 2014, 2:54 pm
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You can call and try, but I would not plan on getting the discount for your friend.
From the T&C:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...t-seating.html
From the T&C:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...t-seating.html
Jul 9, 2014, 9:54 pm
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Correct, and this is stated in the FAQ. My point was they might not give the discount for a paid EC seat.