Background:
Last week I was planning to book a trip to Hawaii in September. I have some Delta eCredits for flights that I had planned to take last year but cancelled. At this point in time, Delta has been quite generous and extended the eCredits from changed/cancelled flights until December 31st of 2022. Additionally, I have some Delta Gift Cards I recieved from a Christmas present.
When you go online to apply your eCredits, it will take you to a page that also can show your gift cards, but unfortunately online it states that “Gift Cards cannot be applied when eCredits or Certificates have been selected.”
I decided to try calling to Delta to see if it was just a website setting and that a representative over the phone could help assist in adding a Delta Gift Card along with my eCredits. Unfortunately, current hold times were approximately three hours. So, instead I decided to try the iMessage feature that Delta has. I texted them my question, and about three hours later I got a text back with an agent who was willing to help.
Mixing Delta eCredits with Delta Gift Cards:
Once connected to the agent, they were able to assist me in applying my Delta Gift Card to a reservation with an eCredit. The agent stated that you’ll just have to call/message if you want both applied to one reservation. A bit of a hassle, but I’m just happy I’m allowed to mix both together!
The Verdict:
Glad to see that Delta lets you use Delta Gift Cards and eCredits with one reservation. Make sure you’re using all the credits you’ve accumulated. Hopefully Delta will make it a bit easier in the future by allowing the gift cards and eCredits to be used together in online bookings.
Safe travels,
Ty
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A real pain to get them to use both, not sure why its so complicated. should make it that you can use both, not kill 3 hrs.
Agreed, thanks for reading!
I figured out a way to combine both without calling. Will post it on the forum on dansdeals. When I write up my trip report. Myi is the username.
Or will just come back here and add the link.
Hello can I use my ecredit to buy Delta egift cards?
Unfortunately not.
Not able to use ecredits and gift card together