Buddy passes are pretty much worthless these day anyway. And they aren't really free, and sometimes they are more expensive then just buying a discounted ticket! We always joke that we'd rather give buddy passes to our worst enemies, because flights are so full these days, they'll be stuck anyway.
Just pulling up a popular airline buddy pass fees...DFW to LGA round-trip is $247!! Sure they are great for a last minute get away on a flight that's wide open tomorrow. Of course the fee is refundable if you don't go too. But generally you can buy a actual ticket for not much more than $247 with advance planning. Plus Buddy Passes go behind all active employees, parents, companions and retirees, who are also competing for the open seats. It's basically a game when it comes to non-revving.
Just pulling up a popular airline buddy pass fees...DFW to LGA round-trip is $247!! Sure they are great for a last minute get away on a flight that's wide open tomorrow. Of course the fee is refundable if you don't go too. But generally you can buy a actual ticket for not much more than $247 with advance planning. Plus Buddy Passes go behind all active employees, parents, companions and retirees, who are also competing for the open seats. It's basically a game when it comes to non-revving.