Yes, all active American Airlines employees (both full-time and part-time) receive flight benefits as a core part of their compensation package. This typically includes "non-revenue" travel, which allows employees, their legal spouses or domestic partners, dependent children, and even parents to fly for free or at a significantly reduced "service charge" on a standby basis. Standby means employees only get a seat if one is available after all paying passengers have boarded. These benefits extend to most subsidiary regional carriers under the American Eagle brand as well. In addition to standby travel, employees often receive a set number of "buddy passes" each year to give to friends or extended family, though these usually come with higher fees and lower boarding priority. Retired employees who meet specific "years of service" requirements also retain these travel privileges for life, making it one of the most coveted perks in the aviation industry.