Originally Posted by vitruvius

A couple of questions about the companion certificate that comes with the AmEx SkyMiles Platinum card:

--How easy has it been, in your experience, to redeem it? Are there any substantial limitations on when and how it can be used? Is the experience similar to that of booking a domestic FF award trip?

--I've had my card for a couple of months now, but haven't received the certificate. Does the first one come when I renew for the first time, or should it come right away?