{"id":22849,"date":"2026-01-14T17:49:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/?p=22849"},"modified":"2026-01-14T17:49:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:49:31","slug":"guide-to-airline-companion-passes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/?p=22849","title":{"rendered":"Guide To Airline Companion Passes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<div id=\"block_13c0fd8301bb93803f68a856428ef2ae\" class=\"key-takeaways sm:border-l-4 border-(--accent) sm:pl-8 my-8 relative\" style=\"--accent: var(--color-blue-medium)\">\n    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-4 mt-0 mb-4 text-crop-none max-sm:flex max-sm:items-center max-sm:gap-4\" id=\"key-takeaways\" data-position=\"0\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-0-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Key takeaways\" data-outcome=\"\">\n    <span class=\"shrink-0\">Key takeaways<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"max-sm:h-0.5 max-sm:w-full max-sm:w-full max-sm:bg-(--accent) max-sm:rounded-full max-sm:block\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col text-gray-700 mb-0 gap-2 list-disc\">\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            Several airline credit cards offer discounts on tickets for your traveling companions when you meet certain criteria.\n                                                <\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            Available discounts range from flat-rate fares to fully comped tickets (minus taxes and fees).\n                                                <\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            Take note of your card\u2019s eligibility requirements so you can maximize your companion discount benefits.\n                                                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you often <u>travel with friends or family<\/u>, scoring a discount for your flight companion can make booking much more affordable. Fortunately, some <u>airline credit cards<\/u> offer companion passes and discounts as benefits or at least give you a quicker path to earning those discounts.<\/p>\n<p>They go by a variety of names: companion pass, companion certificate, companion fare, companion ticket and more. And although most airlines offer a discount only for you and your travel buddy, there are ways to earn fully comped tickets.<\/p>\n<p>You can use the table below as a recap of the different compassion passes, fares and discounts available.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes wrapped\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<br \/>Airline<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><strong>Pass name<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><strong>How to earn<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><strong>How to use<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Southwest Airlines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Southwest Companion Pass<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Fly 100 one-way flights or earn 135,000 qualifying points in a calendar year (excluding transfers\/purchases)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Companion flies free (pay taxes\/fees ~$5.60 one-way) on cash or points bookings; valid through rest of year earned plus next full year; unlimited use<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>American Airlines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Companion Certificate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Spend $20K to 30K\/year on eligible AA credit cards (varies by card), maintain account for 45 days after anniversary<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$99+ tax round-trip fare each for 1-2 companions; valid for main cabin domestic U.S. flights; expires in 1 year<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>British Airways<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Travel Together Ticket<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>Spend $30,000 on British Airways Visa Card in a calendar year<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Redeem Avios for one reward seat and get a second for a companion (or 50% off solo ticket). Need to pay taxes and fees.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Delta Air Lines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Companion Certificate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Annually on renewal of eligible <u>Delta Amex cards<\/u><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>One round-trip main cabin or first-class ticket for companion (card-dependent, U.S only); pay taxes\/fees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Hawaiian Airlines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Companion Discount<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Be a cardholder of the <u>Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard<\/u> (personal or business)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>One-time 50% off and\/or $100 annual companion discount for coach tickets between Hawaii and mainland U.S.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Alaska Airlines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$99 Companion Fare<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Earn with an eligible Atmos Rewards credit card<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>One companion ticket for $99 + taxes (from $23); same itinerary; eligible for paid upgrades<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Lufthansa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Companion Ticket<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Hold <u>Miles &amp; More World Elite Mastercard<\/u>; companion ticket issued after first purchase and on each anniversary<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>One economy-class companion fare (taxes\/fees extra) from U.S. to select international destinations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>United Airlines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Million Miler Companion<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Fly 1 million-plus lifetime miles with United<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Spouse, significant other or friend gets matching Premier status for calendar year<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Virgin Atlantic<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Companion seat<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>Spend $15 to 30k per year on the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Must find award availability for the same flight and purchase a round-trip ticket<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"vs\" data-position=\"1\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-1-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Companion fare vs. companion pass\" data-outcome=\"\">Companion fare vs. companion pass<\/h2>\n<p>Airlines offer differing companion deals. The common ones you may see are a companion fare and a companion pass. A companion fare is an airline offer that typically provides the cardholder a once yearly significant discount (from just paying taxes and fees to a flat rate) when adding a second guest on a booking (or up to 50 percent off their ticket if they fly solo).<\/p>\n<p>Companion passes, on the other hand, allow the cardholder to select a person who can fly free or for a set rate plus taxes anytime the cardholder flies. These passes could be one-time-use or valid for multiple uses during a certain period of time.<\/p>\n<p>Both options make it easy to save some funds on your next trip and bring another person along for the ride.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"southwest\" data-position=\"2\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-2-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Southwest Airlines Companion Pass\" data-outcome=\"\">Southwest Airlines Companion Pass<\/h2>\n<p>Southwest\u2019s Companion Pass is perhaps the best known of the airline companion options in the U.S. Once you earn the Companion Pass, you can choose one friend or family member to fly free with you anytime you purchase or redeem points for a flight for a period of time. <\/p>\n<p>While you will not have to pay airfare, you will need to pay the taxes and fees (starting at $5.60 one-way). The pass extends through the end of the year in which you earn it, plus a full calendar year after. For example, if you qualified for the Southwest Companion Pass in March 2025, you would have it through the end of December 2026.<\/p>\n<p>By timing your Companion Pass earning wisely, you can have almost two full years of nearly-free companion travel. But you\u2019ll want to plan ahead to make sure you take full advantage of the benefit.<\/p>\n<p>The best part? There\u2019s no limit to how many times you can use the pass. After you\u2019ve earned it, you can use it each time you book a paid or award flight with Southwest. You should see an option to add a companion to your flight for no additional ticket charge after you purchase your ticket.<\/p>\n<h3>How to earn the Southwest Companion Pass<\/h3>\n<p>There are two ways to qualify for the Southwest Companion Pass:<\/p>\n<p>Points earned through flights will count toward the pass, as will points you earn through spending or qualifying for a welcome bonus on a Southwest credit card. Points that are purchased, transferred or converted from another loyalty program or travel rewards card will not apply. Using a Southwest co-branded credit card is a surefire way to maximize your earning toward a Southwest Companion Pass. Here are a few to consider:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"american\" data-position=\"3\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-3-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"American Airlines companion certificate\" data-outcome=\"\">American Airlines companion certificate<\/h2>\n<p>For frequent American Airlines flyers, <u>American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards<\/u> give you a few companion certificate options.<\/p>\n<p>American\u2019s companion certificate allows you to bring along a guest on one round-trip main cabin domestic ticket for $99 (plus taxes and fees).<\/p>\n<p>The certificate expires after a year and is only valid for flights within the continental United States. And make sure you read the offer carefully as some details can vary depending on the card you use.<\/p>\n<h3>How to earn the companion certificate<\/h3>\n<p>With the following cards, you can earn the certificate for one companion after you spend $30,000 in a year and keep your account open for 45 days beyond your card anniversary:<\/p>\n<p>You can also earn a certificate with the cards below when you spend at least $20,000 annually and your account remains open for 45 days following your anniversary date:<\/p>\n<p>When you meet the qualifications, American Airlines will send you a companion certificate with specific booking details.<\/p>\n<section class=\"editorial-insight-box --insight-box +mg-vertical-md\" data-template=\"insight_box\">\n<div class=\"card-body border-l-4 border-blue-800\">\n<div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<p>\n                    Changes possible in 2026\n                <\/p>\n<div class=\"content wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush\">\n<p>Beginning in 2026, Citi will become the exclusive issuer of American\u2019s loyalty credit cards. As of this time no changes to benefits have been announced outside of current Barclays cards being migrated to Citi.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"british\" data-position=\"4\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-4-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"British Airways Travel Together Ticket\" data-outcome=\"\">British Airways Travel Together Ticket<\/h2>\n<p>British Airways offers its own version of companion passes, called a Travel Together Ticket.<\/p>\n<p>This British Airways offer is available when you book reward flights with the Avios you earn. With the ticket, you\u2019ll receive a second seat (of equal value) to bring a friend along on a future trip \u2014 paying only taxes, fees and carrier charges. Alternatively, you can use the ticket to pay just 50 percent of your British Airways Avios value when you book a reward flight without a companion.<\/p>\n<p>The offer is for British Airways, Iberia or Aer Lingus reward flights that originate from anywhere \u2014\u00a0you\u2019re not limited to flights originating from the U.S. You should also be aware that taxes, fees and carrier charges on international flights can often exceed $1,000, so the Travel Together Ticket offer certainly varies in value.<\/p>\n<h3>How to earn the Travel Together Ticket<\/h3>\n<p>Using a <u><span data-capi-name=\"6552\">British Airways Visa Signature\u00ae Card<\/span><\/u>*, you can qualify for the Travel Together Ticket by spending $30,000 in a single calendar year (Jan. 1 through Dec. 31).<\/p>\n<p>After qualifying for the ticket, it\u2019s good for two full years.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"delta\" data-position=\"5\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-5-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Delta Air Lines companion certificate\" data-outcome=\"\">Delta Air Lines companion certificate<\/h2>\n<p>Delta\u2019s co-branded <u>Delta SkyMiles<\/u> credit cards offer a few options for earning its companion certificate.<\/p>\n<p>The certificate allows you to bring along a travel buddy on a single eligible round-trip flight. You\u2019re still responsible for paying taxes and fees, but these charges are capped at $250.<\/p>\n<h3>How to earn the companion certificate<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re an eligible Delta cardholder, you\u2019ll receive a companion certificate each year of membership upon the renewal of your card. There are currently five eligible cards:<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t receive a certificate until you renew your card membership, so it\u2019ll take waiting until your second year to reap the benefit. Once you\u2019ve been awarded the certificate, you have until your next renewal date to take advantage.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"hawaiian\" data-position=\"6\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-6-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Hawaiian Airlines companion discount\" data-outcome=\"\">Hawaiian Airlines companion discount<\/h2>\n<p>Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian Airlines in September 2024. The new combined company has announced that Hawaiian Airlines credit cards will eventually be migrated to the Alaska credit card options from Bank of America in the coming years. While no official conversion date has been announced, the current Hawaiian companion discount is subject to change at any time.<\/p>\n<p>For now, Hawaiian Airlines cardholders can earn one-time or annual companion discounts on flights with the airline.<\/p>\n<p>Each of the eligible cards offers a one-time 50 percent discount on a single round-trip coach fare ticket for a companion flying with you. But two of the cards also offer an annual $100 discount off a companion\u2019s round-trip coach fare ticket. These discounts apply to travel between Hawaii and North America booked directly with the airline.<\/p>\n<p>The one-time 50 percent discount is eligible for 13 months after opening your account. Annual $100 discounts are good for 12 months after each account anniversary. Unfortunately, the 50 percent off doesn\u2019t apply to taxes, fees or surcharges.<\/p>\n<h3>How to earn the companion discount<\/h3>\n<p>Here are the discount offers from each eligible Hawaiian Airlines credit card:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<u>The Hawaiian Airlines\u00ae World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/u>* (one-time 50% off and $100 yearly companion discount)<\/li>\n<li>Hawaiian Airlines\u00ae Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard\u00ae* (one-time 50% off and $100 yearly companion discount)<\/li>\n<li>Hawaiian Airlines\u00ae Business Mastercard\u00ae* (one-time 50% off companion discount)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"alaska\" data-position=\"7\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-7-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Alaska Airlines\u2019 Atmos Rewards $99 Companion Fare\" data-outcome=\"\">Alaska Airlines\u2019 Atmos Rewards $99 Companion Fare<\/h2>\n<p>Eligible Atmos Rewards cardholders can earn the airline\u2019s companion fare after meeting certain requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The $99 Companion Fare offer is good for one round-trip coach companion fare. You\u2019ll still pay a $99 base fare, plus taxes and fees (starting at $23), and the companion fare must be on the same itinerary and booking as your purchased ticket. Tickets purchased with companion fare are still eligible for paid first-class upgrade offers.<\/p>\n<h3>How to earn the companion fare<\/h3>\n<p>Plus, the <span data-capi-name=\"10987\">Atmos\u2122 Rewards Summit Visa Infinite\u00ae Credit Card<\/span> and <span data-capi-name=\"10995\">Atmos\u2122 Rewards Visa Signature\u00ae Business Card<\/span> offer Global Companion Awards, which cardholders can earn after meeting spending requirements. Global Companion Awards are different from the $99 Companion Fare \u2014 they act more as a points discount when booking award flights on Alaska Airlines and its eligible partners.<\/p>\n<p><i>Information about the <span data-capi-name=\"220610380\">Atmos\u2122 Rewards Ascent Visa Signature\u00ae Credit Card<\/span>, <span data-capi-name=\"10987\">Atmos\u2122 Rewards Summit Visa Infinite\u00ae Credit Card<\/span> and  <span data-capi-name=\"10995\">Atmos\u2122 Rewards Visa Signature\u00ae Business Card<\/span><\/i> <i>was last updated on October 29, 2025.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lufthansa\" data-position=\"8\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-8-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Lufthansa companion ticket\" data-outcome=\"\">Lufthansa companion ticket<\/h2>\n<p>With Lufthansa\u2019s co-branded rewards card, you can get one companion ticket each year.<\/p>\n<p>These tickets are eligible for economy class bookings departing from the U.S. to Africa\/Europe\/Middle East and the Far East. You\u2019ll still have to pay taxes and fees, but will be eligible for a companion ticket each year you hold your card membership.<\/p>\n<p>To reserve a seat with your companion ticket, you\u2019ll have to call the Miles &amp; More Companion Ticket Service at 866-461-5399.<\/p>\n<h3>How to earn the companion ticket<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to be a <u><span data-capi-name=\"6688\">Miles &amp; More\u00ae World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/span><\/u>* cardholder to score Lufthansa\u2019s companion ticket.<\/p>\n<p>When you sign up for the card, you receive an initial companion ticket after you make your first purchase. Afterward, you\u2019ll receive an additional companion ticket on each account anniversary if you continue to hold your card.<\/p>\n<p>Lufthansa\u2019s companion offers are good from the date they\u2019re issued until your next account anniversary. The full terms of the offer can be found on <u>Lufthansa\u2019s website.<\/u><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"united\" data-position=\"9\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-9-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"United Million Miler companion\" data-outcome=\"\">United Million Miler companion<\/h2>\n<p>United Airlines offers a unique opportunity within its MileagePlus program, giving those who have flown over 1 million miles with the airline a chance to gift elite status to a companion. Million Milers are eligible to select a spouse, significant other or another person who resides at the Miliion Miler\u2019s home address as a companion to share their Premier status. Once a companion is selected, they will retain the same status unless you submit a change.<\/p>\n<section class=\"editorial-insight-box --insight-box +mg-vertical-md\" data-template=\"insight_box\">\n<div class=\"card-body border-l-4 border-blue-800\">\n<div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<p>\n                    Tiered shared status coming in 2027\n                <\/p>\n<div class=\"content wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush\">\n<p>Currently, companions qualify for the highest status the Million Miler has achieved. But beginning in 2027, companions of 1 Million Milers will receive Premier Gold status regardless of the Million Miler\u2019s status. Members who have earned 2 Million Miler, 3 Million Miler or 4-plus Million Miler status will be able to share their highest status with their companion.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h3>How to earn the Million Miler companion offer<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to be a United MileagePlus member and fly at least 1 million miles with United.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"virgin\" data-position=\"10\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-10-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Virgin Atlantic\" data-outcome=\"\">Virgin Atlantic<\/h2>\n<p>Virgin Atlantic offers a companion perk option as part of its credit card the <u>Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard\u00ae<\/u>*. The companion fare will allow you to get a round-trip companion seat with the cardholder.<\/p>\n<h3>How to earn the companion ticket<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to be a Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard cardholder and spend $15,000 in a year to earn one ticket or $30,000 to earn two companion tickets.<\/p>\n<h2 data-position=\"11\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-11-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"The bottom line\" data-outcome=\"\">The bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a frequent flyer or a once-in-a-while traveler, your pocket will feel a little heavier when you\u2019re able to bring company along at a fraction of the cost.<\/p>\n<p>While each airline offers ways to save when traveling with friends or family, you can really maximize your savings by planning ahead and taking full advantage of your preferred airline\u2019s deals.<\/p>\n<p><i>*Information about the Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Premier Credit Card, Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/i>, <i>Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Platinum Select\u00ae World Elite Mastercard\u00ae, AAdvantage\u00ae Aviator\u00ae World Elite Business Mastercard\u00ae, AAdvantage\u00ae Aviator\u00ae Red World Elite Mastercard\u00ae, AAdvantage\u00ae Aviator\u00ae Silver Mastercard\u00ae, British Airways Visa Signature\u00ae Card, Hawaiian Airlines\u00ae World Elite Mastercard\u00ae, Hawaiian Airlines\u00ae Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard\u00ae, Hawaiian Airlines\u00ae Business Mastercard\u00ae, Alaska Airlines Visa\u00ae Business card, Miles &amp; More\u00ae World Elite Mastercard and Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard\u00ae has been collected independently by Bankrate.com. 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