hi55us

I'm considering applying for the Reserve card to bump my MQMs over the threshold for Gold this year and I was wondering if it is valid on D1 from JFK-SFO. It says it's valid for a Domestic F ticket, not sure if the system would allow it on this transcon route (or maybe I could book a regular domestic first ticket do a SDC since I would be booking BOS-JFK-SFO).

Renes Points

Yep: Here are the full T&C btw as of today:

Offer SummaryTypeReserve Companion Certificate*Origin and DestinationCompanion certificate is valid for one round-trip First-Class 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 U.S. Virgin Islands must originate from there to the 48 contiguous United States. Booking ClassSeats are limited in First-Class to A, I classes of service, and in Main Cabin to L, U, T, X, V classes of service.
All fare rules, restrictions, advance purchase requirements, and availability are per rule of Primary Ticket fare purchased.Farebasis Code/Ticket DesignatorApplicable fare basis code/NN1M (paid)
SCMPL8/NN1M(companion)Travel DatesTravel must be completed by November 30, 2017.SkyMilesPrimary ticket will accrue miles. Companion ticket will not accrue miles.
Tickets are not eligible for mileage upgrades,Certificate Upgrades, or Medallion Complimentary upgrades.
All Delta SkyMiles program rules apply. MiscellaneousCertificate 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 ConditionsReturn to top

• 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 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, 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 not eligible for mileage upgrades, Systemwide Upgrade Certificates, or Medallion Complimentary upgrades. 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.

KDCAflyer

Yeah having to get an I fare makes is not worth it really, unless you're buying when that's the lowest fare left available. D1 prices have come down due to competition from JetBlue.

Zorak

I'm using one on BWI-JFK-SFO in a few days (returning via ATL)

355F1

And only TEN TIMES the cost of Y....🤔

Yikes.

FSUnole03

You can apply and get the card this month, make the purchase, but you won't get the MQM's until your statement closes, which at this point won't be until January, so you won't get them for this year. Just a heads up...

KDCAflyer

I don't think that's true. As long as the the purchase occurs in the month of December, it should count for this year's qualification.

FSUnole03

Maybe things have changed, but I've had my Reserve card for 4 years and my sign up bonus plus my spend bonus ($30k/year) never posted or counted until my statement closed.

langbr01

Keep in mind you don't receive the companion certificate until the first anniversary of your card as well (1 year after sign-up). The first $450 does not get you a companion certificate.

KDCAflyer

Actually it can. The cert usually posts a few days before the AF is charged. Amex won't claw it back once it has posted to your account, IME.

Even if it posts after the AF is charged, you can cancel and have it refunded.

Renes Points

Flat out wrong. New card bonus will count on this year as long as you can get first charge done and posted before 31DEC16.

Renes Points

You know you CAN with the cert book two seats for yourself. Two Exit row seats for the Y price plus a few more bucks tax is not bad @:-)

KDCAflyer

Hmm, very interesting. I had no idea.

Renes Points

Yep. Must call to get done. You will have ticket one:

Mr./Ms./Mrs WWads

Ticket two

Extra WWads

(read nothing into the above please fellow FTers)

FSUnole03

Thanks for the clarification