{"id":8784,"date":"2026-11-10T11:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T11:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/?p=8784"},"modified":"2026-11-10T11:32:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T11:32:11","slug":"delta-companion-certificate-how-to-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/delta-companion-certificate-how-to-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Companion Certificate: How to Use It and Find Eligible Flights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>Table of Contents<\/h4><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#quick-check\">Quick Check<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-is-the-delta-companion-certificate\">What Is the Delta Companion Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#platinum-vs-reserve-delta-companion-certificate\">Platinum vs Reserve Delta Companion Certificate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#where-can-you-use-a-delta-companion-certificate\">Where Can You Use a Delta Companion Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-cant-you-find-eligible-flights\">Why Can&#8217;t You Find Eligible Flights?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-search-for-delta-companion-certificate-flights\">How to Search for Delta Companion Certificate Flights<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#search-earlier-when-your-dates-are-fixed\">Search Earlier When Your Dates Are Fixed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#can-you-use-a-delta-companion-certificate-with-e-credits\">Can You Use a Delta Companion Certificate With eCredits?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#can-you-use-the-certificate-with-delta-vacations\">Can You Use the Certificate With Delta Vacations?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#is-the-delta-companion-certificate-always-the-best-deal\">Is the Delta Companion Certificate Always the Best Deal?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-about-take-off-15\">What About TakeOff 15?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#does-the-companion-traveler-earn-sky-miles\">Does the Companion Traveler Earn SkyMiles?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-happens-if-you-cancel\">What Happens If You Cancel?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#do-not-forget-the-expiration-date\">Do Not Forget the Expiration Date<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-get-better-value-from-a-delta-companion-certificate\">How to Get Better Value From a Delta Companion Certificate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fa-qs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"quick-check\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Check<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Delta Companion Certificate comes with eligible Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Reserve American Express cards after card renewal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Platinum certificate is valid for eligible round-trip Delta Main travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Reserve certificate can be used for eligible Delta Main, Delta Comfort, Delta Premium Select, or Delta First travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delta One is not eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible trips can originate in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands and travel to qualifying destinations in those areas, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The companion pays government taxes and fees rather than the normal airfare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not every Delta flight qualifies because the certificate requires specific fare classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both passengers must travel on the same flights, dates, and class of service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel must be completed before the expiration date shown on the certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"Delta Companion Certificate\" class=\"wp-image-8790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-767x432.webp 767w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-400x225-1.webp 400w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-799x450.webp 799w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-832x468.webp 832w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-1664x937.webp 1664w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-831x468.webp 831w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-1248x702-1.webp 1248w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work-1319x743.webp 1319w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Focused-Courtyard-Laptop-Work.webp 1671w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Delta Companion Certificate can potentially offset hundreds of dollars in airfare, but only if you can find a flight that meets the certificate rules. The benefit is fairly simple on paper. Buy an eligible round-trip Delta ticket for one traveler, then use the certificate for a second traveler on the same itinerary. The companion still pays applicable government taxes and fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tricky part is availability. A flight can have plenty of seats for sale and still fail to appear when you search with the certificate. That is because Delta limits Companion Certificate bookings to specific fare classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing what to search for, and being flexible with dates, makes the benefit much easier to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-delta-companion-certificate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is the Delta Companion Certificate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible Delta SkyMiles Platinum, Platinum Business, Reserve, and Reserve Business American Express cardmembers receive one Companion Certificate each year after card renewal, starting with the second year of card membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The certificate covers the base airfare for one eligible companion when another qualifying round-trip ticket is purchased. The companion is not completely free. Government-imposed taxes and fees still apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For eligible domestic round trips, the companion&#8217;s taxes and fees can be up to $80. For qualifying international trips, they can be up to $250 for itineraries containing up to four flight segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can review the current terms directly through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/en-us\/account\/login?DestPage=https%3A%2F%2Fglobal.americanexpress.com%2Fcard-benefits%2Fdetail%2Fcompanion-certificate%2Fdelta-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Reserve Companion Certificate benefit page<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/global.americanexpress.com\/card-benefits\/detail\/anual-companion-certificate\/platinum-delta-skymiles?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Platinum Companion Certificate benefit page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n\n<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');\n\n*{\n    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<tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Delta SkyMiles Platinum<\/td>\n                <td>Delta Main<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Delta SkyMiles Reserve<\/td>\n                <td>Delta Main, Delta Comfort, Delta Premium Select, Delta First<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reserve certificates are clearly more flexible for travelers looking for premium cabins. However, Delta One is not eligible, even with a Reserve Companion Certificate. That distinction is important on routes where Delta sells both First Class and Delta One. Do not assume the Reserve certificate works for every premium seat Delta sells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"where-can-you-use-a-delta-companion-certificate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Can You Use a Delta Companion Certificate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current certificates cover qualifying round trips originating within:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The United States<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puerto Rico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The U.S. Virgin Islands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible destinations include those same areas plus Mexico and selected destinations in the Caribbean and Central America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current terms include destinations such as the Bahamas, Aruba, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, St. Lucia, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, Panama, Honduras, and El Salvador, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flights must be operated by Delta, Delta Connection, or Delta Shuttle. Other Delta-designated codeshare flights do not qualify under the current certificate terms. So a Delta flight number alone does not automatically make an itinerary eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-cant-you-find-eligible-flights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Can&#8217;t You Find Eligible Flights?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the part that often causes confusion. A Companion Certificate does not work on every normal cash fare. For the Platinum certificate, Delta Main seats must currently be available in these fare classes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>L, U, T, X, or V<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Reserve certificate uses those same Delta Main fare classes and also allows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>W or S<\/strong> for Delta Comfort, when eligible Delta Main inventory is also available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A or G<\/strong> for Delta Premium Select.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I or Z<\/strong> for Delta First.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose a flight has 40 empty Main Cabin seats, but none are being sold in L, U, T, X, or V. The normal Delta booking engine may still happily sell you a ticket. The Companion Certificate search may show nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That does not mean the certificate is broken. The eligible fare inventory simply is not available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is similar to award travel, where an empty seat does not automatically mean the airline has released award inventory. Flightpoints explains the same inventory principle in its guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/why-empty-seats-dont-mean-award-seats\/\">why empty seats do not mean award seats<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fp-cpp-banner\">\n\n    <div class=\"fp-content\">\n\n        <h2>Know the True Value of Your Miles<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Before redeeming your points, calculate your <strong>Cents Per Point (CPP)<\/strong> in seconds and instantly see whether you&#8217;re getting excellent value.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/tools\/cpp-calculator?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=internal&#038;utm_campaign=cpp_calculator\" class=\"fp-btn\" style=\"display:inline-block !important; background:#0A5AFE !important; background-color:#0A5AFE !important; color:#FFFFFF !important; text-decoration:none !important; border:0 !important; border-radius:8px !important; padding:11px 20px !important; font-size:13px !important; font-weight:700 !important; line-height:1.4 !important; box-shadow:none !important;\">\n            Calculate Your CPP\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n\n.fp-cpp-banner,\n.fp-cpp-banner *{\n    box-sizing:border-box;\n    font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;\n}\n\n.fp-cpp-banner{\n    max-width:700px;\n    margin:35px auto;\n    padding:28px 30px;\n    background:#DCEAFF;\n    border:1px solid #BFD6F7;\n    border-radius:18px;\n    text-align:center;\n    position:relative;\n    overflow:hidden;\n}\n\n.fp-cpp-banner:before{\n    content:\"\";\n    position:absolute;\n    width:180px;\n    height:180px;\n    top:-80px;\n    right:-80px;\n    background:rgba(10,90,254,.08);\n    border-radius:50%;\n}\n\n.fp-cpp-banner:after{\n    content:\"\";\n    position:absolute;\n    width:120px;\n    height:120px;\n    bottom:-50px;\n    left:-50px;\n    background:rgba(10,90,254,.07);\n    border-radius:50%;\n}\n\n.fp-content{\n    position:relative;\n    z-index:2;\n}\n\n.fp-content h2{\n    margin:0 0 14px;\n    font-size:30px;\n    line-height:1.25;\n    font-weight:700;\n    color:#173B7A;\n}\n\n.fp-content p{\n    max-width:520px;\n    margin:0 auto 22px;\n    font-size:15px;\n    line-height:1.7;\n    color:#5A6B87;\n}\n\n.fp-content strong{\n    color:#0A5AFE;\n}\n\n.fp-cpp-banner .fp-btn,\n.fp-cpp-banner a.fp-btn{\n    display:inline-block !important;\n    background:#0A5AFE !important;\n    background-color:#0A5AFE !important;\n    color:#FFFFFF !important;\n    text-decoration:none !important;\n    border:0 !important;\n    border-radius:8px !important;\n    padding:11px 20px !important;\n    font-size:13px !important;\n    font-weight:700 !important;\n    line-height:1.4 !important;\n    box-shadow:none !important;\n    opacity:1 !important;\n    appearance:none !important;\n    -webkit-appearance:none !important;\n}\n\n.fp-cpp-banner .fp-btn:hover,\n.fp-cpp-banner a.fp-btn:hover{\n    background:#0849D8 !important;\n    background-color:#0849D8 !important;\n    color:#FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n\n.fp-cpp-banner{\n    padding:24px 20px;\n}\n\n.fp-content h2{\n    font-size:24px;\n}\n\n.fp-content p{\n    font-size:14px;\n}\n\n.fp-cpp-banner .fp-btn,\n.fp-cpp-banner a.fp-btn{\n    padding:10px 17px !important;\n    font-size:13px !important;\n}\n\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-search-for-delta-companion-certificate-flights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Search for Delta Companion Certificate Flights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest method is to begin with the certificate rather than performing a normal flight search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-sign-in-to-your-sky-miles-account\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>1. Sign In to Your SkyMiles Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in on <a href=\"http:\/\/delta.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta.com<\/a> or through the Fly Delta app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open your profile and find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Certificates, eCredits &amp; Vouchers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your available Companion Certificate should appear there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-select-the-certificate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>2. Select the Certificate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the certificate and continue to the flight search. Delta will then search using the certificate&#8217;s eligibility rules rather than displaying every normal fare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-enter-two-travelers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>3. Enter Two Travelers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The certificate is designed for two passengers on the same reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both travelers must be booked at the same time and travel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the same flights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the same dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the same class of service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the same reservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-check-nearby-dates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>4. Check Nearby Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most effective ways to find availability. A Friday flight may have no qualifying fare class while Thursday has several eligible options. Delta&#8217;s Fly Delta app now includes a Companion Certificate Flex Calendar, designed specifically to let travelers compare eligible fares across dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes flexibility especially useful when you are trying to travel around weekends, school holidays, or other busy periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"search-earlier-when-your-dates-are-fixed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Search Earlier When Your Dates Are Fixed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waiting until the last minute can make certificate availability harder to find. Current Companion Certificate terms note that many qualifying fares can require an advance purchase of up to 14 days. Some fares also carry minimum and maximum stay conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That does not mean you must book exactly 14 days ahead. It means a last-minute search may fail even when normal Delta seats remain available. If your destination and dates are fixed, start checking well before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your dates are flexible, search several days around your original plan before changing the destination entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- FlightPoints Instant Alert Banner -->\n\n<div style=\"\nmax-width:760px;\nmargin:24px auto;\npadding:26px 22px;\nbackground:#E2ECFF;\nborder:2px solid #C8DAFF;\nborder-radius:20px;\ntext-align:center;\nfont-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\nbox-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(37,99,235,.08);\n\">\n\n    <!-- Bell Icon -->\n    <div style=\"\n    position:relative;\n    width:76px;\n    height:76px;\n    margin:0 auto 12px;\n    \">\n\n        <div style=\"\n        position:absolute;\n        inset:0;\n        border:2px solid #BFD4FF;\n        border-radius:50%;\n        \"><\/div>\n\n        <div style=\"\n        position:absolute;\n        inset:7px;\n        border:2px solid #D7E5FF;\n        border-radius:50%;\n        \"><\/div>\n\n        <div style=\"\n        position:absolute;\n        left:50%;\n        top:50%;\n        transform:translate(-50%,-50%);\n        width:40px;\n        height:40px;\n        border-radius:50%;\n        background:#F8FBFF;\n        display:flex;\n        align-items:center;\n        justify-content:center;\n        font-size:22px;\n        \">\n            \ud83d\udd14\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Heading -->\n    <div style=\"\n    font-size:24px;\n    font-weight:700;\n    color:#1E2A47;\n    line-height:1.3;\n    max-width:580px;\n    margin:0 auto 12px;\n    \">\n        Be First to Know When Award Seats Open\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Description -->\n    <div style=\"\n    font-size:15px;\n    color:#5F6F89;\n    line-height:1.7;\n    max-width:560px;\n    margin:0 auto 22px;\n    \">\n        Create an Instant Alert and receive a notification the moment your preferred award flight becomes available.\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- CTA -->\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/alerts\/create?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=internal&#038;utm_campaign=create_alert\" style=\"\n       display:inline-block;\n       background:#2563EB;\n       color:#FFFFFF;\n       text-decoration:none;\n       padding:11px 22px;\n       border-radius:8px;\n       font-size:14px;\n       font-weight:600;\n       box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(37,99,235,.20);\n       \">\n        Create Alert\n    <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n\n\/* Responsive *\/\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n\ndiv[style*=\"max-width:760px\"]{\n    padding:22px 18px !important;\n}\n\ndiv[style*=\"font-size:24px\"]{\n    font-size:20px !important;\n    line-height:1.3 !important;\n}\n\ndiv[style*=\"font-size:15px\"]{\n    font-size:14px !important;\n}\n\na[href*=\"flightpoints.com\/alerts\/create\"]{\n    padding:10px 18px !important;\n    font-size:13px !important;\n}\n\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"can-you-use-a-delta-companion-certificate-with-e-credits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can You Use a Delta Companion Certificate With eCredits?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Delta currently allows the Delta Companion Certificate and eligible Delta eCredits to be used in the same transaction. The eCredit must match the traveler whose ticket it is being used to pay for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Companion Certificates cannot generally be combined with another offer or discount such as certain web fares, sale fares, eCoupons, or similar promotions. This is important if you find a particularly cheap promotional fare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cheapest normal cash fare is not necessarily certificate eligible. Compare the two totals before assuming the certificate is the better deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"can-you-use-the-certificate-with-delta-vacations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can You Use the Certificate With Delta Vacations?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delta.com\/us\/en\/booking-information\/companion-certificates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes, and this became more useful in 2026. From June 1, 2026, Delta began allowing Companion Certificates to be applied toward the eligible flight portion of a Delta Vacations package.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delta Vacations currently directs travelers to book qualifying packages through its direct booking channels or customer service, subject to the certificate terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The companion traveler does not earn MQDs on the flight portion covered by the certificate. For travelers already planning a flight and hotel package, this adds another way to use a certificate before it expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"is-the-delta-companion-certificate-always-the-best-deal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the Delta Companion Certificate Always the Best Deal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Imagine the certificate search shows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Two travelers:<\/strong> $800 for the primary fare plus $50 companion taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your total is roughly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>$850<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now imagine Delta has an unusually cheap SkyMiles sale for the same trip. Booking two award tickets might require fewer miles than you expected and very little cash. You should compare both options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/es\/airlines\/delta-air-lines-reward-flight-finder\">Flightpoints Delta Reward Flight Finder<\/a> to check SkyMiles award options across dates. Flightpoints searches Delta award inventory, not Companion Certificate fare classes, so use it as an alternative comparison rather than as the certificate search itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you find a promising SkyMiles redemption, run it through the <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/tools\/points-calculator?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=points_calculator\">Flightpoints Points Value Calculator<\/a>. The tool calculates CPP from the cash fare, miles required, and award fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also use the <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/tools\/points-or-cash?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=points_or_cash\">Points or Cash Calculator<\/a> when deciding whether the certificate cash booking or an award ticket leaves you better off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n\n<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');\n\n*{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    box-sizing:border-box;\n}\n\n.fp-routes-banner{\n    width:100%;\n    max-width:700px;\n    margin:24px auto;\n    padding:22px 24px;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:space-between;\n    gap:22px;\n\n    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#7C4FE0 0%,#4E63F5 50%,#0A5AFE 100%);\n    border-radius:16px;\n    box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(10,90,254,.18);\n\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\n}\n\n.fp-content{\n    flex:1;\n    min-width:0;\n}\n\n.fp-title{\n    color:#fff !important;\n    font-size:22px !important;\n    font-weight:700 !important;\n    line-height:1.3;\n    margin:0 0 8px;\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif !important;\n}\n\n.fp-text{\n    color:rgba(255,255,255,.9) !important;\n    font-size:14px !important;\n    line-height:1.6;\n    margin:0;\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif !important;\n}\n\n\/* Button Wrapper *\/\n.fp-btn-wrap{\n    flex-shrink:0;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:center;\n}\n\n\/* Revision Theme Proof Button *\/\n.fp-btn,\n.fp-btn:link,\n.fp-btn:visited{\n    display:inline-flex !important;\n    align-items:center !important;\n    justify-content:center !important;\n\n    width:auto !important;\n    min-width:170px !important;\n    height:46px !important;\n    padding:0 22px !important;\n\n    background:#ffffff !important;\n    color:#0A5AFE !important;\n\n    border-radius:10px !important;\n    border:none !important;\n\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif !important;\n    font-size:14px !important;\n    font-weight:700 !important;\n    line-height:1 !important;\n\n    text-decoration:none !important;\n    white-space:nowrap !important;\n\n    box-shadow:none !important;\n    overflow:hidden !important;\n\n    transition:all .25s ease;\n}\n\n.fp-btn:hover,\n.fp-btn:focus{\n    background:#F5F8FF !important;\n    color:#0A5AFE !important;\n    text-decoration:none !important;\n    transform:translateY(-2px);\n}\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n\n    .fp-routes-banner{\n        padding:20px;\n        gap:18px;\n    }\n\n    .fp-title{\n        font-size:20px !important;\n    }\n\n}\n\n@media (max-width:600px){\n\n    .fp-routes-banner{\n        flex-direction:column;\n        text-align:center;\n        padding:20px 18px;\n        gap:18px;\n    }\n\n    .fp-content{\n        width:100%;\n    }\n\n    .fp-title{\n        font-size:19px !important;\n    }\n\n    .fp-btn-wrap{\n        width:100%;\n    }\n\n    .fp-btn,\n    .fp-btn:link,\n    .fp-btn:visited{\n        width:100% !important;\n        max-width:240px !important;\n        min-width:0 !important;\n        margin:0 auto !important;\n    }\n\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n\n<div class=\"fp-routes-banner\">\n\n    <div class=\"fp-content\">\n        <h2 class=\"fp-title\">\n            Points or Cash Calculator\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p class=\"fp-text\">\n            Find out whether using points or paying cash gives you better value. Get instant recommendations and maximize your rewards.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"fp-btn-wrap\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/tools\/points-or-cash\" class=\"fp-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            Try Calculator\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-about-take-off-15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What About TakeOff 15?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelers holding a Delta Platinum or Reserve card also have access to TakeOff 15 on qualifying Delta award tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is a separate benefit from the Companion Certificate. TakeOff 15 reduces the mileage requirement on qualifying Delta-operated award tickets, while the Companion Certificate applies to an eligible paid round-trip fare for the primary traveler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Companion Certificate availability is poor, compare the same trip using SkyMiles. Flightpoints&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/tools\/points-or-cash?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=points_or_cash\">Delta TakeOff 15 guide<\/a> explains which bookings qualify and how the mileage discount works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a wider look at Delta&#8217;s dynamic award system, see Flightpoints&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/how-to-search-delta-award-flights-with-points\/\">guide to searching Delta award flights<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"does-the-companion-traveler-earn-sky-miles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does the Companion Traveler Earn SkyMiles?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The passenger on the paid primary ticket can earn eligible miles and status credit according to normal Delta rules. The companion ticket does not earn SkyMiles or MQDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is worth remembering if both travelers are actively working toward Medallion status. Saving on the second ticket may still be worthwhile, but do not count the companion flight toward that traveler&#8217;s qualification totals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-cancel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happens If You Cancel?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a completely unused primary ticket and companion ticket are cancelled, Delta&#8217;s current terms say the Companion Certificate is automatically reissued after cancellation. However, it keeps its original expiration date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That can be a problem close to expiry. Also remember that both tickets are tied together. If the primary or companion ticket is cancelled, both tickets are cancelled. Changes can also require paying the fare difference on the primary ticket and depend on eligible certificate inventory still being available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n\n<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');\n\n*{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    box-sizing:border-box;\n}\n\n.fp-routes-banner{\n    width:100%;\n    max-width:700px;\n    margin:24px auto;\n    padding:22px 24px;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:space-between;\n    gap:22px;\n\n    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#7C4FE0 0%,#4E63F5 50%,#0A5AFE 100%);\n    border-radius:16px;\n    box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(10,90,254,.18);\n\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\n}\n\n.fp-content{\n    flex:1;\n    min-width:0;\n}\n\n\/* Force heading to remain white *\/\n.fp-routes-banner .fp-title,\n.fp-routes-banner h2,\n.fp-routes-banner h2.fp-title{\n    color:#FFFFFF !important;\n    font-size:22px !important;\n    font-weight:700 !important;\n    line-height:1.3;\n    margin:0 0 8px;\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif !important;\n}\n\n\/* Force paragraph to remain white *\/\n.fp-routes-banner .fp-text,\n.fp-routes-banner p{\n    color:rgba(255,255,255,.88) !important;\n    font-size:14px;\n    line-height:1.6;\n    margin:0;\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\n}\n\n.fp-btn{\n    display:inline-flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:center;\n    padding:12px 20px;\n    background:#FFFFFF;\n    color:#0A5AFE !important;\n    text-decoration:none !important;\n    font-size:14px;\n    font-weight:700;\n    border-radius:10px;\n    white-space:nowrap;\n    flex-shrink:0;\n    transition:.25s ease;\n}\n\n.fp-btn:hover{\n    background:#F5F8FF;\n    color:#0A5AFE !important;\n    transform:translateY(-2px);\n}\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n\n    .fp-routes-banner{\n        padding:20px;\n        gap:18px;\n    }\n\n    .fp-routes-banner .fp-title{\n        font-size:20px !important;\n    }\n\n}\n\n@media (max-width:600px){\n\n    .fp-routes-banner{\n        flex-direction:column;\n        text-align:center;\n        padding:20px 18px;\n        gap:18px;\n    }\n\n    .fp-content{\n        width:100%;\n    }\n\n    .fp-routes-banner .fp-title{\n        font-size:19px !important;\n    }\n\n    .fp-btn{\n        width:100%;\n        max-width:250px;\n        margin:auto;\n    }\n\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n\n<div class=\"fp-routes-banner\">\n\n    <div class=\"fp-content\">\n        <h2 class=\"fp-title\">\n            Transfer Bonus Tracker\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p class=\"fp-text\">\n            Compare airline and hotel transfer partners, ratios, transfer times, and live bonus status.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/tools\/transfer-bonus-tracker?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=internal&#038;utm_campaign=transfer_bonus_tracker\" class=\"fp-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        View Tracker\n    <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"do-not-forget-the-expiration-date\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do Not Forget the Expiration Date<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Delta Companion Certificate has a stricter deadline than SkyMiles. Your travel must be both booked and completely flown by the expiration date shown on the certificate. It is not enough to make a reservation before expiry for travel six months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the certificate date early, especially if you are hoping to use it during a busy travel period. Flightpoints&#8217; guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/do-delta-miles-expire-skymiles-account-rules\/\">whether Delta SkyMiles expire<\/a> also explains the difference between the certificate deadline, eCredit expiration terms, and your SkyMiles balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get-better-value-from-a-delta-companion-certificate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Get Better Value From a Delta Companion Certificate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The certificate tends to become more valuable as the eligible paid fare increases. Using it on a $180 domestic round trip might save relatively little after the companion taxes. Using the same benefit on a $700 qualifying trip to Mexico or the Caribbean can potentially save much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before committing, compare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The normal price for two paid tickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The certificate price for the pair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companion taxes and fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SkyMiles pricing for two passengers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nearby travel dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternative airports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can start at <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=homepage\">Flightpoints<\/a> to compare award alternatives if the certificate fare looks expensive. Flightpoints searches multiple loyalty programs, which can also help if another airline has a better points option for the same destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The certificate is valuable because it reduces the cost of a second paid ticket. That does not mean you need to use it on the first eligible flight you find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.revfp-banner{\n    max-width:650px;\n    width:100%;\n    margin:20px auto;\n    padding:20px 24px;\n    box-sizing:border-box;\n    text-align:center;\n    font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif !important;\n    background:linear-gradient(\n        135deg,\n        #bdd8ff 0%,\n        #d2e5ff 35%,\n        #e3efff 70%,\n        #f1f7ff 100%\n    );\n    border:1px solid #9fc5ff;\n    border-radius:18px;\n    box-shadow:\n        0 10px 24px rgba(10,90,254,.10),\n        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n}\n\n.revfp-title{\n    margin:0;\n    font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif !important;\n    font-size:18px !important;\n    font-weight:700 !important;\n    line-height:1.3 !important;\n    color:#1b3b6b !important;\n}\n\n.revfp-text{\n    margin:12px auto 20px;\n    max-width:520px;\n    font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif !important;\n    font-size:14px !important;\n    font-weight:400 !important;\n    line-height:1.5 !important;\n    color:#5f7088 !important;\n}\n\n.revfp-actions{\n    display:flex !important;\n    justify-content:center !important;\n    align-items:center !important;\n    gap:12px !important;\n    flex-wrap:wrap !important;\n}\n\n.revfp-btn{\n    all:unset;\n    display:inline-flex !important;\n    justify-content:center !important;\n    align-items:center !important;\n    box-sizing:border-box !important;\n    width:92px !important;\n    height:36px !important;\n    border-radius:999px !important;\n    cursor:pointer;\n    text-decoration:none !important;\n    font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif !important;\n    font-size:14px !important;\n    font-weight:600 !important;\n    transition:all .2s ease;\n}\n\n.revfp-primary{\n    background:#0A5AFE !important;\n    color:#fff !important;\n    border:1px solid #0A5AFE !important;\n}\n\n.revfp-primary:hover{\n    background:#0848d8 !important;\n    border-color:#0848d8 !important;\n}\n\n.revfp-secondary{\n    background:#fff !important;\n    color:#0A5AFE !important;\n    border:1px solid #0A5AFE !important;\n}\n\n.revfp-secondary:hover{\n    background:#edf5ff !important;\n}\n\n@media(max-width:600px){\n\n.revfp-banner{\n    padding:18px 16px;\n}\n\n.revfp-title{\n    font-size:17px !important;\n}\n\n.revfp-text{\n    font-size:13px !important;\n}\n\n.revfp-actions{\n    gap:10px !important;\n}\n\n.revfp-btn{\n    width:90px !important;\n    height:36px !important;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"revfp-banner\">\n\n    <h3 class=\"revfp-title\">\n        Everything You Need for Award Travel\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p class=\"revfp-text\">\n        Explore loyalty programs or instantly search award availability across airlines.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"revfp-actions\">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/explore?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=internal&#038;utm_campaign=explore\" class=\"revfp-btn revfp-primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            Explore\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flightpoints.com\/search?utm_source=flightpoints_blog&#038;utm_medium=cta&#038;utm_campaign=flight_search&#038;utm_content=blog_cta\" class=\"revfp-btn revfp-secondary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            Search\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Delta Companion Certificate can be one of the more useful benefits of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum or Reserve American Express cards, especially when you use it for a trip with a high eligible cash fare. The biggest obstacle is usually finding qualifying inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Platinum certificates require specific Delta Main fare classes. Reserve certificates add Delta Comfort, Premium Select, and First Class options, but those cabins also have their own eligible fare buckets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start your search through the certificate itself, use Delta&#8217;s Flex Calendar to compare nearby dates, and book early when your schedule is fixed. Then compare the certificate fare against your other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Delta has a low SkyMiles price, use the Flightpoints Points Value Calculator to calculate the CPP and see whether an award booking gives you better value. 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It is generally issued during the card renewal month starting in the second year of card membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"can-the-delta-companion-certificate-be-used-for-first-class\"><strong>Q: Can the Delta Companion Certificate be used for First Class?<\/strong><br>A: A Reserve or Reserve Business Companion Certificate can be used for eligible Delta First fares in qualifying I and Z fare classes. Platinum certificates are limited to eligible Delta Main fares. Delta One is not eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"why-is-my-flight-not-available-with-the-companion-certificate\"><strong>Q: Why is my flight not available with the Companion Certificate?<\/strong><br>A: The flight may not have seats available in the fare classes required by the certificate. Normal cash seats can still be available even when certificate inventory is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"can-you-use-a-delta-companion-certificate-to-mexico\"><strong>Q: Can you use a Delta Companion Certificate to Mexico?<\/strong><br>A: Yes. Current certificates cover eligible trips originating in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands to qualifying Delta-served destinations in Mexico, as well as eligible Caribbean and Central American destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"can-you-use-sky-miles-to-pay-for-the-primary-companion-certificate-ticket\"><strong>Q: Can you use SkyMiles to pay for the primary Companion Certificate ticket?<\/strong><br>A: The Companion Certificate is tied to an eligible paid primary fare. The primary and companion tickets must currently be purchased with the applicable Delta Platinum or Reserve card and\/or eligible eCredits. If you want to use SkyMiles instead, compare a separate award booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"does-the-companion-earn-delta-sky-miles-or-mq-ds\"><strong>Q: Does the companion earn Delta SkyMiles or MQDs?<\/strong><br>A: No. The primary paid ticket can earn according to normal rules, but the companion ticket does not earn SkyMiles or MQDs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Quick Check A Delta Companion Certificate can potentially offset hundreds of dollars in airfare, but only if you&hellip;","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8791,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[633],"tags":[122,714,713,16,154],"class_list":["post-8784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-award-redemption","tag-award-flight-search","tag-delta-airline","tag-delta-companion-certificate","tag-flightpoints","tag-points","cs-entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8784"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8784\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8792,"href":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8784\/revisions\/8792"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8791"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}