AMEX Delta Companion certificate Consolidated Thread
Jul 7, 2017, 10:58 am
#1741
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NYC, MD, LA
Programs: Delta-DM, United, Hilton-DM, SPG-PLTM
Posts: 462
Technically yes 
But with limited vacation time and the fact that driving from DC to SD and back does not interest me at all in a car let alone on a bike - unless we had unlimited time to explore - I'll stick with the plane for the long haul and ride the soft tail around the area when we get there.
But with limited vacation time and the fact that driving from DC to SD and back does not interest me at all in a car let alone on a bike - unless we had unlimited time to explore - I'll stick with the plane for the long haul and ride the soft tail around the area when we get there.
Jul 9, 2017, 12:51 pm
#1742
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,463
Technically yes
But with limited vacation time and the fact that driving from DC to SD and back does not interest me at all in a car let alone on a bike - unless we had unlimited time to explore - I'll stick with the plane for the long haul and ride the soft tail around the area when we get there.
But with limited vacation time and the fact that driving from DC to SD and back does not interest me at all in a car let alone on a bike - unless we had unlimited time to explore - I'll stick with the plane for the long haul and ride the soft tail around the area when we get there.
Jul 10, 2017, 6:56 am
#1743
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: DFW
Programs: DL PM, HH DM
Posts: 4
I've been successful in booking F for DFW-PWM using my companion certificates the last several years. Sometimes I have to be a bit creative on the dates or take the non-prime flight times, but I've never been unable to book the trips.
Jul 10, 2017, 9:04 am
#1744
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,206
Since they updated/tweaked/fixed the companion cert system online a couple years ago, its worked much better and I haven't had to call to get mine used.
Got BOS-LAS in first on the dates and routing I wanted by watching flights several months out and grabbing it when the A/I opened up.
Able to get what I've wanted for shorter haul coach tickets, and love that they are eligible for upgrade now so we can be in C+ at least when booked.
If you have some patience to watch flights, you should get what you want.
Got BOS-LAS in first on the dates and routing I wanted by watching flights several months out and grabbing it when the A/I opened up.
Able to get what I've wanted for shorter haul coach tickets, and love that they are eligible for upgrade now so we can be in C+ at least when booked.
If you have some patience to watch flights, you should get what you want.
Jul 10, 2017, 9:26 am
#1745
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: ATL
Programs: SPG, DL
Posts: 307
We used one this past weekend and were upgraded on both legs! When we originally booked, L class wasn't available at the times we wanted. A few days after booking, L class opened up on the flight I wanted (an earlier flight to the beach), and called the AMEX cert line and they moved us to the earlier flight without hesitation.
Jul 10, 2017, 9:58 pm
#1746
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 110
I tried to give them a call. I was told that the flight I wanted doesn't have availability bucket for companion certificate. The guy just told me I'm SOL unless I want to fly different day. I ended up taking connection through ATL instead. Ended up saving $550, so I guess I shouldn't complain, but I'm not excited about connection at all.
Jul 10, 2017, 11:46 pm
#1747
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MCO
Programs: Delta - PM, HH - Gold, SPG - Gold, Marriott - Plat
Posts: 1,060
I tried to give them a call. I was told that the flight I wanted doesn't have availability bucket for companion certificate. The guy just told me I'm SOL unless I want to fly different day. I ended up taking connection through ATL instead. Ended up saving $550, so I guess I shouldn't complain, but I'm not excited about connection at all.
I'm not sure if I'm missing something or if you are asked something.
Jul 11, 2017, 12:06 am
#1748
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Location: Back in Reds Country (DAY/CVG). Previously: SEA & SAT.
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I tried to give them a call. I was told that the flight I wanted doesn't have availability bucket for companion certificate. The guy just told me I'm SOL unless I want to fly different day. I ended up taking connection through ATL instead. Ended up saving $550, so I guess I shouldn't complain, but I'm not excited about connection at all.
Jul 11, 2017, 5:35 am
#1749
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 110
It's mid October. I doubt it is going to happen. Every time change happens to my flights, it is not substantial enough to do anything about. But I will watch for for changes anyway.
Jul 11, 2017, 10:33 am
#1750
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,946
You may already be aware of this/it may not apply here, but even if each individual change is small, if the cumulative change is large enough, that's sufficient to trigger your rebooking options.
Jul 11, 2017, 10:27 pm
#1751
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 3
Wondering if anyone has recent experience with the delta plat companion cert:
1) T&C states min 3 night stay and max 30 nights. Does that mean a 2-night trip isn't allowed with the cert? I was able to take a 3-day trip booking all the way to the payment page without problem...
2) T&C also states you HAVE to pay with the Delta Skymiles CC, are they referring to the CC that generated the cert? or would any Delta SKymiles CC (or for that matter any other CC) work to purchase?
Thanks!
1) T&C states min 3 night stay and max 30 nights. Does that mean a 2-night trip isn't allowed with the cert? I was able to take a 3-day trip booking all the way to the payment page without problem...
2) T&C also states you HAVE to pay with the Delta Skymiles CC, are they referring to the CC that generated the cert? or would any Delta SKymiles CC (or for that matter any other CC) work to purchase?
Thanks!
Jul 12, 2017, 3:53 am
#1753
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
Question: Does the cert post at the same time as the AF? After the AF refund period has ended? If you live in Hawaii does that get around the exclusion?
Jul 12, 2017, 6:26 am
#1754
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BDL/HPN/JFK/FLL
Programs: DL Diamond Ham Sandwich
Posts: 1,051
I tried to give them a call. I was told that the flight I wanted doesn't have availability bucket for companion certificate. The guy just told me I'm SOL unless I want to fly different day. I ended up taking connection through ATL instead. Ended up saving $550, so I guess I shouldn't complain, but I'm not excited about connection at all.
I think the people who complain about not being able to use their certificates are looking for an exact date of travel, now I'm wondering if certain markets have some restrictions, the last two years I've not had a problem using ours, now to get a really good deal, I had to change dates slightly, our trip to Key West, I moved our departure ahead 2 days and was able to keep our return the same, and was able to save an extra $103.
Jul 12, 2017, 6:39 am
#1755
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If I recall the min/max in the T&C was just a recommendation, or something soft like 'typically eligible fares require advance booking and min or max stay'.
They certainly can be used on shorter trips, as I just had a 2 night over a weekend with one. It all depends on the fare rules for the trip you want to take.
They certainly can be used on shorter trips, as I just had a 2 night over a weekend with one. It all depends on the fare rules for the trip you want to take.