This post could contain affiliate links. Please see our advertiser disclosure to learn more.Delta Companion Certificates: How do you use them?Do you love 2-for-1 deals? I know I do. This benefit is available to cardholders with either the Delta SkyMiles Platinum cards or the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express cards. These cards offer a Delta Companion Certificate that can be worth up to $100 each account anniversary. This certificate is far more valuable than the annual fee. This post will show you how to book flights using your Delta Companion Certificate.Basics of the Delta Companion CertificateThere are two types of Delta Companion Certificates. You can book a companion with the Delta SkyMiles Platinum cards for the price of taxes and fees. The companion certificate is available on both the personal and business Delta Platinum cards.Personal and business Delta SkyMiles Reserve Cards offer even greater flexibility. You can book into Comfort+, Main Cabin or First Class (I-Z, Z, W and U), as well as Comfort+ (V fare classes), However, it cannot be used to book Delta One.All Delta Companion Certificates can only be used for travel within the 48 U.S. States, unless you are in Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico. You can use them to book flights from these places to the lower 48 U.S states. To book international flights, you cannot use a Delta Companion Certificate.Your Delta credit card must be held for at least one year. You are entitled to one companion certificate each anniversary. You cannot earn more than one certificate. However, it would be nice to have that option. You will pay $75 for the taxes and fees of your companion when you book.Step-by-Step Book Booking with a Delta Companion CertificateLogging into your delta.com account is required to search for and book flights using your certificate. You cannot use a companion certificate for a booking that you have already made, unlike the Southwest Companion Pass. Both tickets must be booked at the same time. Your companion must also be on the exact same flight.Navigate to My Profile, and then use the side menu for any certificates you may have. This is what you need to see. You'll be able tell which card is it if you have several cards, as I do.You don't have to travel to this location to book your trip. This is to verify the status of your certificates. Click Book to book your Delta Companion Certificate. Click Advance Search. At the bottom, you'll find a link labeled Use certificates, eCredits or Delta gift cards.Then you will see the available certificates that you can use. To search for flights, click on the checkbox to the left and then click the Continue button.The search form is specifically designed for Delta Companion Certificates. The form will show 2 passengers and be set to round trip. All you need is to enter the destination, origin, and dates. You can change the selection between Comfort+, Main Cabin, or First Class if you have a Delta Reserve Certificate.Only flights that are available in the fare class booked by the certificate will appear. In my case, Comfort+ space was not available, but First Class space is.Select the flights that interest you and then click on Book Now. The final cost for two persons, including all taxes and fees, will be displayed.Last ThoughtsThis walkthrough will show you how to use a Delta Companion Certificate to book your flight. These certificates are one the best perks offered by the Delta credit card. Delta generously extended their expiration periods through the COVID-19 pandemic. The expiration dates for certificates earned in the last year and a quarter have been extended to June 30, 2022.
