Delta Medallion members flying with companions on the same reservation can now receive complimentary upgrades not just on paid tickets but also on Award tickets, Pay With Miles tickets, and Miles + Cash tickets. Also, SkyMiles Credit Card Companion tickets are also now eligible for upgrades.
This is a big deal, as previously, not only wasn’t it crystal clear, but after enough research Delta would say that these tickets are not eligible for upgrades with companions. This make SkyMiles more valuable, and also the companion passes from the Platinum and Reserve Skymiles cards.
From Delta PR :
A Medallion Member and a traveling companion may both enjoy a Complimentary Upgrade to First Class, Business Class or Delta Comfort+® when traveling on Delta and Delta Connection carriers, as long as that companion is a General SkyMiles Member or a Medallion Member in the same reservation.
