Platinum Benefit

Companion Pass

All versions of card benefits are not created equal. Below is a quick reference on what cards are best for Companion Pass benefit.

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Wouldn't you love to bring a friend or spouse for free on your next flight?! There are a few cards that offer this sweetheart of a perk. It might involve some sizable (but very doable) bonus spends. These cards include or count towards a companion pass (+) companion pass automatically included each year (-) includes only points towards a companion pass.

Our Top Selections for Companion Pass (+)

Companion Pass Automatically Included Each Year

Value
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Delta SkyMiles Platinum

Annual companion certificate, which gets you a main cabin, round-trip ticket to any domestic destination for free. Earned each year on anniversary.

200
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business

Annual companion certificate, which gets you a main cabin, round-trip ticket to any domestic destination for free. Earned each year on anniversary.

200
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Delta SkyMiles Reserve

Annual companion certificate, which gets you a main cabin, round-trip ticket to any domestic destination for free. Earned each year on anniversary.

200
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business

Annual companion certificate, which gets you a main cabin, round-trip ticket to any domestic destination for free. Earned each year on anniversary.

200

Other Cards with Solid Value for Companion Pass (=)

Value
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines

Get a $99 companion fare valid for one round trip coach ticket. Earned each year on anniversary.

150
Alaska Airlines Business Alaska Airlines Business

Get a $99 companion fare valid for one round coach ticket. Earned each year on anniversary.

150
Hawaiian Airlines Business Hawaiian Airlines Business

Get one-time 50%-off companion discount for roundtrip .

150
Lufthansa Miles and More Lufthansa Miles and More 150

Cards Offering Some Value for Companion Pass with Limitations (-)

Requires a very large spend to receive a Companion Pass

Value
American Airlines AAvantage Aviator American Airlines AAvantage Aviator

Get a $99 companion pass for round trip domestic flight. But you must spend $20,000 to qualify.

100
British Airways British Airways

Get a free companion pass good for two years when you spend at least $30,000 annually.

100