Over a year ago when I got the Alaska Air Visa Signature Visa with a smaller bonus, the reason to get it was for the domestic
first class companion ticket to Hawaii.
Domestic
first class companion ticket (this works for coach and discounted first class so it's actually pretty valuable) and elevated upgrade status — you outrank someone at your same Medallion level and fare class if they don't have the card.
While it comes with some nice perks, like free lounge access and an annual
first class companion ticket, it's hard to justify its hefty $ 450 price tag.
Not exact matches
Primary cardholders receive one economy
class companion ticket after the
first purchase and then every year the card is renewed.
The
companion will be booked in the same
class as the original
ticket — yes, even
first!
Free
Companion Ticket (economy
class) upon the
first use of the new Lufthansa World MasterCard, and on the anniversary of your account opening
Bottom Line: For the higher end traveler, the
companion ticket program can easily save $ 1,000 or more on a high - priced Business or
First class ticket!
International Airline Program — The
companion ticket service, where you purchase any Business or
First class airfare through the travel portal and are eligible to receive a
companion ticket at the cost of taxes and fees.
The
companion will be booked in the same
class as the original
ticket (yes, even
first!)
When you purchase a qualifying international Business or
First class ticket, you can get a
companion ticket for the cost of the taxes and fees.
Primary cardholders receive one economy
class companion ticket after the
first purchase and then every year the card is renewed.
American Express Platinum card holders can qualify for a free
companion ticket on international
first or business -
class tickets.
Continuing on with extras, The Platinum Card ® from American Express also offers a credit toward Global Entry or TSA - PreCheck, Centurion Lounge Access, Boingo hotspot access, car rental program status, and a
companion savings
ticket when you purchase international
First or Business
class.
This only works for
First and Business
class bookings, but if you've made a premium
class booking and paid cash (e.g., your employer purchased a
ticket for business travel), then you can use Asia Miles to book a
companion ticket for a friend or family member on the same itinerary.
The
companion will be booked in the same
class as the original
ticket — yes, even
first!
Not only will the
companion certificate allow you to book domestic
first class tickets and help you earn MQMs even faster, but you'll receive a complimentary Delta Sky Club membership.
The
companion certificate with this card allows you to book economy
class and
first class tickets for 2 people with only the taxes and fees required for the second
ticket on the reservation.
Fly British Airways
First Class With a
Companion by Using Miles and the Travel Together
Ticket (British Airways Avios)
Unlimited Complimentary U.S. 50 Delta One,
First Class & Delta Comfort + Upgrades for a
Companion: All paid
tickets (except E fares), Award Tickets, Miles + Cash, Pay with Miles tickets and SkyMiles Companion Certifica
tickets (except E fares), Award
Tickets, Miles + Cash, Pay with Miles tickets and SkyMiles Companion Certifica
Tickets, Miles + Cash, Pay with Miles
tickets and SkyMiles Companion Certifica
tickets and SkyMiles
Companion Certificates (2)
Delta Reserve
Companion Certificate at Renewal Taxes / Fees / Restrictions:
Companion Certificate valid for one round - trip
First Class, Delta Comfort + ® or Main Cabin
Companion ticket with the payment of applicable taxes and fees detailed below and the purchase of certain adult round - trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous United States.
After spending $ 30,000 each year on your British Airways credit card, you will also Travel Together
ticket that allows your travel
companion to only fly for the cost of taxes and fees for the next two years in economy or
first class!
The
companion ticket is valid for round - trip domestic travel in either the main cabin or
first class.
Cardholders get priority boarding and a free checked bag on Delta flights, as well as free access to Delta Sky Clubs and an annual discounted
companion certificate that is valid for domestic
first class or coach
tickets.
Companion certificate is valid for one round - trip First - Class, Delta Comfort + ® or Main Cabin companion ticket with the purchase of certain adult round - trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous Unite
Companion certificate is valid for one round - trip
First -
Class, Delta Comfort + ® or Main Cabin
companion ticket with the purchase of certain adult round - trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous Unite
companion ticket with the purchase of certain adult round - trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous United States.
Taxes / Fees / Restrictions:
Companion Certificate valid for one round - trip
First Class, Delta Comfort + ® or Main Cabin
Companion ticket with the payment of applicable taxes and fees detailed below and the purchase of certain adult round - trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous United States.
The real point is, with the instructions in this post you can probably find something you like and confirm an upgrade into
first class even if the
companion fare can't actually be used to book
first class tickets anymore.
I also looked at what it would cost in a hypothetical scenario if you could still book a true
first class ticket and apply a
companion fare (adding $ 99 plus the taxes and fees).
But you can more than pay for that with the card's free
companion ticket, which allows you to take one person with you on any domestic flight in economy or
first class.
A few years ago, Alaska removed the ability to use the
companion fare on
first class tickets.
The card charges a $ 450 annual fee, but the annual
companion pass can be redeemed for a round - trip
first class ticket, more than covering the cost.
I have yet to take advantage of
companion fares, but I believe that's only available when booking
tickets in business or
first -
class.
Companion ticket savings when you buy a qualifying business or
first -
class ticket for yourself
As a Platinum Medallion Member, you are eligible for Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades for yourself and a
companion to Delta Comfort + shortly after
ticketing, to
First Class beginning 120 hours (5 days) prior to departure, and to the domestic Delta One ® experience on the day of the departure.
Companion Certificate is valid for one round - trip First - Class, Delta Comfort + ® or Main Cabin companion ticket with the payment of applicable taxes and fees detailed below and the purchase of certain adult round - trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous Unite
Companion Certificate is valid for one round - trip
First -
Class, Delta Comfort + ® or Main Cabin
companion ticket with the payment of applicable taxes and fees detailed below and the purchase of certain adult round - trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous Unite
companion ticket with the payment of applicable taxes and fees detailed below and the purchase of certain adult round - trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous United States.
Receive a
companion ticket for discounted travel when you purchase a qualifying
First - or Business -
Class international
ticket.
So, now we have 2
first class tickets to Hawaii for my husband or I plus the the munchkin accounted for (rules require we buy the
first ticket, then pay ~ $ 111 for the
companion ticket), possibly with a stopover on the West Coast.
September 2012 Update: I was wondering when Alaska Airlines would get around to notifying recent Alaska Visa cardholders that the
companion ticket first class benefit has gone away.
Companion certificate is valid for one round - trip First - Class or Main Cabin companion ticket with the purchase of certain adult round - trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous Unite
Companion certificate is valid for one round - trip
First -
Class or Main Cabin
companion ticket with the purchase of certain adult round - trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous Unite
companion ticket with the purchase of certain adult round - trip fares on published routings within the 48 contiguous United States.
If you do now worry about the heft Fuel surcharge that British Airways charges on Award
tickets you can consider using you Avios and the
companion ticket to fly
First Class From North American to Europe.
Some folks like the Alaska card because it comes with a certificate for a $ 99
companion ticket which, unlike many such certificates, is actually good on any flight, including
first class flights.
Free
Companion Ticket (economy
class) upon the
first use of the new Lufthansa World MasterCard, and on the anniversary of your account opening
Is it possible to purchase one
ticket, use the
companion 1/2 price
ticket offer for a second
ticket and use the 50k points to upgrade each
ticket to business or
first class?
This used to be a pretty lackluster perk since it was basically 2 - for - 1
companion deals on full - fare premium
tickets, but Amex improved it dramatically in 2017 by changing it into a discount on premium economy, business - and
first -
class tickets.