AMEX Delta Companion certificate Consolidated Thread
Feb 10, 2018, 2:15 pm
#2041
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, BW DE (lifetime), HH DE, Marriott PE (lifetime), National Emerald Executive
Posts: 7,205
Called again this morning, and the long and short of it is that some agents are just shoddy but some are simply great! There was still availability on EF, and while she couldn't see SYD-CAN-DEL, she decided to check segment by segment and in less than five minutes was able to price out the reward, had it confirmed, and I was done. Just like that.
Feb 10, 2018, 2:53 pm
#2042
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: New York, New York
Programs: AA Gold, Alaska MVP; Free Agent Super Duper Diamond Treasure Chest ;)
Posts: 4,682
I was bracing for a time consuming battle, but it worked out fairly hassle free (aside from the misinformation I was fed last night).
A shout out to the twitter team as well, who were quite prompt with their responses.
Feb 11, 2018, 5:41 am
#2043
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, BW DE (lifetime), HH DE, Marriott PE (lifetime), National Emerald Executive
Posts: 7,205
Lucky for me, I found a truly competent rep, who was able to take care of the whole thing within minutes. SYD-CAN-DEL priced at 80k miles and $132 in business.
I was bracing for a time consuming battle, but it worked out fairly hassle free (aside from the misinformation I was fed last night).
A shout out to the twitter team as well, who were quite prompt with their responses.
I was bracing for a time consuming battle, but it worked out fairly hassle free (aside from the misinformation I was fed last night).
A shout out to the twitter team as well, who were quite prompt with their responses.
Feb 11, 2018, 8:53 am
#2044
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: DL DM, AA Plat, Hertz Pres. Club. SPG Gold
Posts: 574
Lucky for me, I found a truly competent rep, who was able to take care of the whole thing within minutes. SYD-CAN-DEL priced at 80k miles and $132 in business.
I was bracing for a time consuming battle, but it worked out fairly hassle free (aside from the misinformation I was fed last night).
A shout out to the twitter team as well, who were quite prompt with their responses.
I was bracing for a time consuming battle, but it worked out fairly hassle free (aside from the misinformation I was fed last night).
A shout out to the twitter team as well, who were quite prompt with their responses.
Feb 11, 2018, 9:01 am
#2045
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: New York, New York
Programs: AA Gold, Alaska MVP; Free Agent Super Duper Diamond Treasure Chest ;)
Posts: 4,682
You need to look for (O) for J and (X) for Economy. You can search for Awards and Upgrades which will show you the inventory, without your having to look for a specific fare class. It comes with Premium membership though.
Feb 11, 2018, 9:08 am
#2046
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: DL DM, AA Plat, Hertz Pres. Club. SPG Gold
Posts: 574
Feb 16, 2018, 11:01 am
#2047
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Big Muddy Mile Marker 332
Programs: Delta-PM, HHonors-Diamond, Hyatt-Explorist, Hertz - Presidents
Posts: 335
First time I've ever had issues trying to use my cert. Trying to book STL>SRQ in December. All flights empty but no availability in the restricted fares. Will calling in help?
Feb 16, 2018, 11:15 am
#2048
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,035
I've got an upcoming situation where I'd like to use a companion cert for a trip for myself and my wife. Problem is, I might have to cancel out at the last minute.
I'm sure that on the outbound leg, this wouldn't be a problem. She'd just board and be done.
But I'm wondering how the return would work. My ticket would get canceled if I'm a no-show on the outbound leg. Are they linked to the extent that her return would be canceled also?
I realize I can flip it and I can be the companion, but I want the extra RDMs (I'm D and she's G) and I want the MQMs also.
I'm sure that on the outbound leg, this wouldn't be a problem. She'd just board and be done.
But I'm wondering how the return would work. My ticket would get canceled if I'm a no-show on the outbound leg. Are they linked to the extent that her return would be canceled also?
I realize I can flip it and I can be the companion, but I want the extra RDMs (I'm D and she's G) and I want the MQMs also.
Feb 16, 2018, 12:28 pm
#2049
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
I've got an upcoming situation where I'd like to use a companion cert for a trip for myself and my wife. Problem is, I might have to cancel out at the last minute.
I'm sure that on the outbound leg, this wouldn't be a problem. She'd just board and be done.
But I'm wondering how the return would work. My ticket would get canceled if I'm a no-show on the outbound leg. Are they linked to the extent that her return would be canceled also?
I realize I can flip it and I can be the companion, but I want the extra RDMs (I'm D and she's G) and I want the MQMs also.
I'm sure that on the outbound leg, this wouldn't be a problem. She'd just board and be done.
But I'm wondering how the return would work. My ticket would get canceled if I'm a no-show on the outbound leg. Are they linked to the extent that her return would be canceled also?
I realize I can flip it and I can be the companion, but I want the extra RDMs (I'm D and she's G) and I want the MQMs also.
I've had similar years where most the travel Mrs. Lee and I do ends up being international or awards or tentative like that, and we end up with one of our certs nearing expiration with no plans. In those cases I'll generally find a family member or close friend who can make use of it. The transferability of the cert definitely contributes to its value as I've never had one go completely unused.
Feb 16, 2018, 3:26 pm
#2051
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL PM 1MM
Posts: 3,439
If the primary ticket or the Companion ticket is cancelled, both tickets will be cancelled and the Companion ticket will not be reissued.
Feb 16, 2018, 6:23 pm
#2053
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL PM 1MM
Posts: 3,439
So long as the outbound is more than 12-24 hours from the return, cancellation of the return reservation is almost certain - the more hours > 12, the more certain. If the return were to be the same day as the outbound, then there might be a chance the return might not get canceled - maybe. IMO
Feb 16, 2018, 7:32 pm
#2054
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,035
So long as the outbound is more than 12-24 hours from the return, cancellation of the return reservation is almost certain - the more hours > 12, the more certain. If the return were to be the same day as the outbound, then there might be a chance the return might not get canceled - maybe. IMO
But does it cancel hers, under those scenario?
Real question here is not the theoretical interpretation of the terms, but an actual real-world example. Has anyone been in this specific situation?
Feb 16, 2018, 11:14 pm
#2055
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,419
DL’s IT is horrible when it comes to partner booking, again why I started this thread years ago.