Do you have to fly before companion voucher expires?

Outbound travel must take place before the expiry date of the Companion Voucher however inbound travel can take place after the expiry date of the Companion Voucher, provided it is booked at the same time as the outbound travel.



For the popular British Airways American Express companion vouchers in 2026, the rule is quite strict: you must complete your outbound travel before the voucher's expiration date. It is not enough to simply make the booking before the deadline; the actual "wheels-up" moment for the first leg of your journey must occur while the voucher is still valid. For vouchers earned on the Premium Plus card, you have a 24-month window, whereas the standard card offers 12 months. If you are booking a return trip, the return leg can often occur after the voucher has technically expired, provided the departure from your home country was on time. If you fail to fly by the expiry date, the voucher typically vanishes from your Executive Club account without any option for extension, so early planning is essential.

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It can expire One of the strictest Delta Companion Certificate rules is that travel for any companion pass must be booked and completed by the expiration date listed on the certificate. Note that its validity is not based on the calendar year.

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Companion tickets are not transferable. Primary Ticket and Companion ticket must be purchased with your Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card and/or eCredits. Additional restrictions apply. Visit delta.com/eCredits for more information.

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Credit card companion voucher must be redeemed at time of purchase. Must book and purchase primary cardholder and companion's travel at the same time. Booking must be made before the voucher expiry date; travel may occur after the voucher expiry date subject to flight schedule availability at the time of booking.

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If your travel voucher is about to expire, the first thing that you should do is contact the airline that issued the voucher. Many airlines have been extending vouchers that were issued over the past two years. If the airline won't extend your voucher, you may still have options.

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