How many buddy passes do American Airlines flight attendants get?

American Airlines Benefits 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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So most flight attendants can always find flights at a discounted rate. In addition, some airlines also offer flight benefits to the family and friends of flight attendants. Certain companies, for instance, allow parents and children of flight attendants to fly for free.

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Enrolled friends traveling with the employee, retiree, or their spouse are given the highest boarding priority, while those flying alone on a buddy pass are given the lowest priority.

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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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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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All new team members are eligible for benefits starting on their first day of active service.

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Do flight attendants get free first class flights? Space available seats in any cabin is part of their contract, so they're paying for that perk indirectly — it's not “free.”

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The Top 30 Benefits and Perks of being a Flight Attendant
  • Get Paid to Travel the World. ...
  • Spend Your Days off Flying for Free. ...
  • Your Family and Friends Can Fly for Free too. ...
  • Earn a Very Respectable Salary. ...
  • Big Generous Package of Employee Benefits. ...
  • Your work schedule is flexible. ...
  • Pickup Extra Flights. ...
  • Trade Trips or Schedules.


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Retirees enjoy lifetime travel privileges if they have worked for at least 10 years and if, when they retire, their age and years of service combine to at least 65.

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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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This isn't actually allowed by the airlines. An employee usually is allowed to get a buddy pass for himself, family, or friends (depending on the airline) but he is not allowed to sell it. This is a perquisite of working for an airline to allow the employee to travel, it is not a second source of income.

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Boarding Order / Pass Travel Code S1 (Relocation - Manager Approval Needed) S2 (Higher Priority - Each employee and parents OR spouse/domestic partner/travel companion will have six S2 travel days per year, starting at the date of employment).

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  • Travel Perks. Travel privileges for you, your family and friends across the American Airlines global network.
  • Health Benefits. Medical, prescription, dental, vision and more available day one.
  • Additional Benefits. Virtual doctor visits, expert second opinion and benefits navigator services.


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