Delta trusts your good judgment when traveling on a Buddy Pass. Just remember, Delta has a relaxed code for pass riders, but that doesn't mean a sloppy appearance is acceptable. You should never wear unclean, revealing or lewd garments, or swimwear or sleepwear on a flight.
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Boarding Order / Pass Travel CodeS1 (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).
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.
Buddy pass holders are normally accomodated in first class when seats are available, so a buddy pass won't get you in 1st class as some sort of upgrade coupon when other more important people (read: elite frequent fliers) are waiting for those seats.
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.
Travel ProceduresYou and your pass riders can check up to two bags at 50 lbs for free each. The weight limit of free checked baggage is based on the same rules for main cabin revenue customers.
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.
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).
Yes!Delta employees, their significant other (do not need to be married), your children and your parents all enjoy free flights. Children do not pay as long as they are full time students up until age of 23. After that it is still greatly discounted.
With the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve or Reserve Business and Delta SkyMiles® Platinum or Platinum Business American Express Cards, you'll receive a Companion Certificate each year just for renewing your Card.