What happens if I cancel a companion ticket Delta?

If the primary ticket or the Companion ticket is cancelled, both tickets will be cancelled and the Companion ticket will not be reissued. Subject to the fare rules of the primary ticket, the value of the primary ticket, less any fare difference, may be applied to future travel.



If you cancel a flight booked using a Delta SkyMiles American Express Companion Certificate in 2026, the outcome depends on the certificate's status. According to Delta's updated 2026 policy, if you cancel a "wholly unused" itinerary, the Companion Certificate is typically re-deposited into your SkyMiles account within a few business days. However, the certificate will retain its original expiration date; if that date has already passed, the certificate will be forfeited and cannot be used for a future booking. For the primary traveler's ticket, the fare is usually converted into a Delta eCredit (minus any applicable cancellation fees for Basic Economy tickets), while the taxes and fees paid for the companion are refunded to the original form of payment. It is important to note that you cannot "reuse" a certificate if you have already completed one leg of the journey (the "outbound" flight). To ensure the best chance of a successful re-deposit, most 2026 travelers are advised to cancel via the "My Trips" section of the Fly Delta app or by calling a representative if the certificate does not automatically reappear in their "Wallet."

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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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Can I give my Delta Companion Certificate to someone else? Yes, you can book for someone else using your Delta Companion Certificate. However, once the ticket has been issued, it's no longer transferable.

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If you're within 24 hours of purchasing your ticket you can cancel your flight without a penalty when you book directly with Delta. Be sure to cancel your flight prior to departure. If you purchased a non-refundable ticket, you may cancel your ticket prior to departure and receive an eCredit if applicable.

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Members with an Individual Membership may access Delta Sky Club with either 2 guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) for $50, or 5,000 miles per guest per Club visit (mileage redemption option available to Delta Sky Club Members only) provided that Delta determines ...

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You must redeem your companion certificate by its expiration date, usually 12 months after issue, but your travel can take place up to 12 months from your booking date. The Mileage Plan member who owns the companion fare code must either be one of the travelers or the purchaser of the reservation.

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Pro tip: if you add your companion and later want to cancel your flight, you must first cancel the companion's itinerary before you can change or cancel the itinerary for the primary traveler.

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So if you, for instance, signed up for one of the cards and achieved the Companion Pass status through earning the qualifying points from a combination of credit card spend and flights booked, you would not lose the pass if you were to close the card at a later date.

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With a non-refundable ticket, you can change your flight when you pay a change fee of $0-$400, depending on your travel route, plus the price difference.

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You can get a full flight ticket refund only if you booked a refundable ticket. However, airline ticket refund rules vary from airline to airline. Thus, it is better to refer to the airline's website or contact it directly for possible airfare reimbursement.

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Canceling a nonrefundable fare will result in an eCredit for the full amount paid (minus any cancellation fees, depending on fare type and route). However, if you cancel a refundable ticket, you'll get the amount paid refunded back to your original form of payment.

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