Do all airline employees get Buddy passes?

Using buddy passes is a benefit given to airline employees. Although each airline does things differently, most employees have a certain amount of tickets they can give to anyone they choose.



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Typically an airline employee will receive a certain number of discounted tickets (known as buddy passes, friends & family passes, or non-rev travel) per month or year to give out to whomever they want.

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How to Score Companion Passes to Get Free Flights — and Which Airlines Offer Them
  • Southwest Companion Pass.
  • Alaska's Famous Companion Fare.
  • American Airlines Companion Certificate.
  • British Airways Travel Together Ticket.
  • Delta Companion Certificate.
  • Hawaiian Airlines Companion Discount.
  • Lufthansa Companion Ticket.


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Unique To American Airlines Unlimited space available travel for free for all employees, domestic partners/spouses, children, parents/in-laws (small fee) and 16 buddy passes/year (small fee).

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The most important point to clear up is that airline employees do pay for their travel unless they are commuting for work. Even though they may not be responsible for covering the airfare that you would normally pay to fly, they are responsible for paying the taxes and fees on their tickets.

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This benefit varies from airline to airline. Family members may fly free when space is available or at discounted rates. Flying stand-by is a common benefit, but it can be challenging when there is a group. Some airlines provide “buddy passes” to pilots to share with friends and families.

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These passes can be a great way to save money on airfare, but they often come with limitations. For example, buddy pass holders have to fly standby, meaning they only get a seat if there are extra seats available on the flight. Additionally, buddy pass holders cannot choose their seat or upgrade.

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One of the amazing benefits you have as a Delta employee is that you and your eligible family members/companions can travel on standby on all Delta flights either free or for a reduced rate.

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Depending on the airline company, flight benefits may extend to a flight attendant's family. Some companies allow parents or children to fly for free, but this benefit most typically applies to spouses and applies to trips outside of work. Some airlines also provide additional free flights in the form of buddy passes.

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Buddy Passes are standby passes. Essentially you are borrowing your friend's or family's flight benefit. Flying on a buddy pass, you are flying standby. This means you only get on the plane if there are empty seats after all paying customers have boarded.

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So while the buddy pass is cheaper than if you were to buy the lift ticket at the gate, it is still pricier than if that person had just bought an Epic pass to begin with. Buddy tickets offer a flat rate discount off a full-day lift ticket, on average around 40% off gate prices.

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The Buddy Pass is valid for 12 months from the date of issuance.

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Flight benefits vary by airline. You may end up with unlimited free flights for you and your kids or a discounted rate. You may also be eligible for a discounted rate with other airlines that your spouse's airline has reciprocity agreements with.

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According to The May 2021 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the salary for commercial pilots is $99,640 per year. The median annual wage for airline pilots, copilots and flight engineers is $202,180.

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Yes, airline pilots do get drug tested. Pilots are subject to several types of testing, including pre-employment, random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and return-to-duty drug testing.

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