AMEX Delta Companion certificate Consolidated Thread
Feb 5, 2018, 12:58 pm
#2011
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: PIT/WAS
Programs: Delta GM
Posts: 256
I guess my original question was just about the best way to find fares that are companion cert eligible using flexible days or nearby airports. I usually have flexibility in my travel and I like to use that function.
This is an example of what I was looking at. Found X fare AZO-SEA June 9-12, but when searching through the cert page, it told me no results. I feel like I may be missing something, but I'm not sure what.
This is an example of what I was looking at. Found X fare AZO-SEA June 9-12, but when searching through the cert page, it told me no results. I feel like I may be missing something, but I'm not sure what.
Feb 5, 2018, 1:15 pm
#2012
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: 45° North
Programs: DL DM MM, HH Diamond
Posts: 10,196
I guess my original question was just about the best way to find fares that are companion cert eligible using flexible days or nearby airports. I usually have flexibility in my travel and I like to use that function.
This is an example of what I was looking at. Found X fare AZO-SEA June 9-12, but when searching through the cert page, it told me no results. I feel like I may be missing something, but I'm not sure what.
This is an example of what I was looking at. Found X fare AZO-SEA June 9-12, but when searching through the cert page, it told me no results. I feel like I may be missing something, but I'm not sure what.
Feb 5, 2018, 1:37 pm
#2013
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: PIT/WAS
Programs: Delta GM
Posts: 256
Cleared cache/cookies, still no dice. I'm not in any hurry to book anything, was just playing around to see what kind of availability I might see to a few destinations. Will check again tomorrow, hopefully it works itself out. Appreciate the help guys
Feb 5, 2018, 1:55 pm
#2014
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: 45° North
Programs: DL DM MM, HH Diamond
Posts: 10,196
Thanks for checking TTT. Glad to know it's on my end not an overall availability issue.
Cleared cache/cookies, still no dice. I'm not in any hurry to book anything, was just playing around to see what kind of availability I might see to a few destinations. Will check again tomorrow, hopefully it works itself out. Appreciate the help guys
Cleared cache/cookies, still no dice. I'm not in any hurry to book anything, was just playing around to see what kind of availability I might see to a few destinations. Will check again tomorrow, hopefully it works itself out. Appreciate the help guys
Feb 5, 2018, 7:08 pm
#2017
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: DL GM, Marriott GLD, HH GLD, TotalRewards Diamond
Posts: 21
Redeemed for a V class fare. Was pretty decent value 350 r/t JFK-SFO.
It took me a bit to find it and you are limited to using the delta system from the link in your wallet where the cert is.
Hope it isn't becoming harder to use. Is a nice perk.
It took me a bit to find it and you are limited to using the delta system from the link in your wallet where the cert is.
Hope it isn't becoming harder to use. Is a nice perk.
Feb 6, 2018, 3:36 pm
#2018
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 437
Hello.
I'm hoping to use Skymiles for a one-way business class trip to Africa.
Specifically, I'm looking at JFK-CDG-NKC, with the JFK-CDG leg booked on Delta so that it prices at 80K Skymiles.
On December 23rd, there is low-level availability on DL404 from JFK-CDG (as verified on Delta.com)
[NB: availability disappeared since I made this post, but DL46 (JFK-AMS) to KL1223 (AMS-CDG) is currently available]
On December 24th, there is low-level availability on AF724 from CDG-NKC (as verified on Delta.com and Airfrance.com)
This itinerary is bookable using cash (i.e. a legal booking), and also using Flyingblue miles (100K, plus a hefty fee).
However, when I try to book JFK-NKC on Delta.com, the only options that are provided have Air France as the overwater carrier, which means the cost is 95K Skymiles.
I've called Delta twice to have them marry together these two segments, but they seem unable to do so.
Any thoughts on steps I can take to make this itinerary happen?
I'm hoping to use Skymiles for a one-way business class trip to Africa.
Specifically, I'm looking at JFK-CDG-NKC, with the JFK-CDG leg booked on Delta so that it prices at 80K Skymiles.
On December 23rd, there is low-level availability on DL404 from JFK-CDG (as verified on Delta.com)
[NB: availability disappeared since I made this post, but DL46 (JFK-AMS) to KL1223 (AMS-CDG) is currently available]
On December 24th, there is low-level availability on AF724 from CDG-NKC (as verified on Delta.com and Airfrance.com)
This itinerary is bookable using cash (i.e. a legal booking), and also using Flyingblue miles (100K, plus a hefty fee).
However, when I try to book JFK-NKC on Delta.com, the only options that are provided have Air France as the overwater carrier, which means the cost is 95K Skymiles.
I've called Delta twice to have them marry together these two segments, but they seem unable to do so.
Any thoughts on steps I can take to make this itinerary happen?
Last edited by grlmopz; Feb 6, 2018 at 3:52 pm
Feb 6, 2018, 3:57 pm
#2020
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 437
Is this new? The guide at the start of this section says "Lastly, keep in mind there are NO married segments in award tickets for partners (DL metal only itins may have married segments)."
Feb 6, 2018, 3:58 pm
#2021
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, BW DE (lifetime), HH DE, Marriott PE (lifetime), National Emerald Executive
Posts: 7,205
If you simply stay away from ANY DL flights, then there should be no "married segment logic." The moment you bring in a DL flight, then, well, no rules and no logic applies (at least, that is known to anyone outside of DL Rev Mgmt).
But, on some routes, non-DL flights may cost you more than DL flights. So, you get some, and you lose some.
Feb 6, 2018, 4:13 pm
#2022
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 437
To the best of my knowledge, what you are quoting here is correct.
If you simply stay away from ANY DL flights, then there should be no "married segment logic." The moment you bring in a DL flight, then, well, no rules and no logic applies (at least, that is known to anyone outside of DL Rev Mgmt).
But, on some routes, non-DL flights may cost you more than DL flights. So, you get some, and you lose some.
If you simply stay away from ANY DL flights, then there should be no "married segment logic." The moment you bring in a DL flight, then, well, no rules and no logic applies (at least, that is known to anyone outside of DL Rev Mgmt).
But, on some routes, non-DL flights may cost you more than DL flights. So, you get some, and you lose some.
Feb 6, 2018, 4:52 pm
#2023
Join Date: Oct 2008
Programs: SPG PLT, HH Gold
Posts: 202
To the best of my knowledge, what you are quoting here is correct.
If you simply stay away from ANY DL flights, then there should be no "married segment logic." The moment you bring in a DL flight, then, well, no rules and no logic applies (at least, that is known to anyone outside of DL Rev Mgmt).
But, on some routes, non-DL flights may cost you more than DL flights. So, you get some, and you lose some.
If you simply stay away from ANY DL flights, then there should be no "married segment logic." The moment you bring in a DL flight, then, well, no rules and no logic applies (at least, that is known to anyone outside of DL Rev Mgmt).
But, on some routes, non-DL flights may cost you more than DL flights. So, you get some, and you lose some.
Feb 6, 2018, 4:54 pm
#2024
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, BW DE (lifetime), HH DE, Marriott PE (lifetime), National Emerald Executive
Posts: 7,205
If you want it as one award, pick routing something like SGN-NRT-JFK, SGN-ICN-JFK, SGN-CAN-JFK, SGN-PVG-JFK, etc.