Q: <strong>Shared Benefits and Rules Across Companion Certificates</strong>

✈️ Delta Companion Certificate Rules Valid as of July 2025 – Always check Delta’s terms for the most current info.Certificate issued in first year?❌ No — Available starting in year 2 after card renewalMust be a round-trip flight?✅ YesEligible FlightsCan be used to book eligible flights on Delta and partner routes. Availability depends on fare class and certificate type—see differences for details.Eligible for Medallion upgrades?✅ Yes — subject to availabilityAdvance purchase / stay requirementsUp to 14-day advance purchase 3-night minimum stay 30-day maximum stayBlackout dates apply?✅ Yes — based on primary ticket fare rulesMiles earned on companion ticket?❌ NoStopovers, open-jaws, or circle trips allowed?❌ Not permittedTransferable to others?❌ NoMust pay with SkyMiles Card?✅ Yes — Delta SkyMiles Card that earns the Companion CertificateeCredit usage allowed?✅ YesCard downgrade or cancellation policyCertificate may be voided if the card is downgraded or canceled within 60 days of annual fee being billedCertificate expirationValid for 1 year from date of issueWho can fly as companion?Any person of your choice (doesn’t need to be family)Booking methodMust book on Delta.com or app via "My Wallet" → "Certificates"Changes or cancellations allowed?✅ Yes — subject to Delta's fare rules and cancellation policiesTaxes and fees on companion ticketCompanion pays government-imposed taxes and fees (~$80–$100 round-trip)

Question 1

Shared Benefits and Rules Across Companion Certificates

Accepted Answer

✈️ Delta Companion Certificate Rules
Valid as of July 2025 – Always check Delta’s terms for the most current info.Certificate issued in first year?❌ No — Available starting in year 2 after card renewalMust be a round-trip flight?✅ YesEligible FlightsCan be used to book eligible flights on Delta and partner routes. Availability depends on fare class and certificate type—see differences for details.Eligible for Medallion upgrades?✅ Yes — subject to availabilityAdvance purchase / stay requirementsUp to 14-day advance purchase
3-night minimum stay
30-day maximum stayBlackout dates apply?✅ Yes — based on primary ticket fare rulesMiles earned on companion ticket?❌ NoStopovers, open-jaws, or circle trips allowed?❌ Not permittedTransferable to others?❌ NoMust pay with SkyMiles Card?✅ Yes — Delta SkyMiles Card that earns the Companion CertificateeCredit usage allowed?✅ YesCard downgrade or cancellation policyCertificate may be voided if the card is downgraded or canceled within 60 days of annual fee being billedCertificate expirationValid for 1 year from date of issueWho can fly as companion?Any person of your choice (doesn’t need to be family)Booking methodMust book on Delta.com or app via "My Wallet" → "Certificates"Changes or cancellations allowed?✅ Yes — subject to Delta's fare rules and cancellation policiesTaxes and fees on companion ticketCompanion pays government-imposed taxes and fees (~$80–$100 round-trip)

Question 2

Key Differences Between Platinum and Reserve Companion Certificates

Accepted Answer

✈️ Delta Companion Certificate Comparison: Platinum vs. Reserve
Valid as of July 2025 – Always check Delta’s terms for the most current info.RuleDelta Platinum Amex (Personal or Business)Delta Reserve Amex (Personal or Business)Cabin types allowedMain Cabin only (L, U, T, X, V fare classes)First Class, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+, and Main Cabin

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