Re: Chrissy & Deanna - buddy passes

February 13, 2004

Chrissy and Deanna,

The way the buddy pass works is that the cost of the ticket is only 10% of the

what the highest premium fare charged for that flight would be. At least that's

the way it works for US Airways, and I believe it's the same industry-wide. So

if the premium fee for the flight was $400, for example, the buddy pass would

only cost $40. The dress code isn't too bad, just no t-shirts, jeans, halter

tops, flip flops, bedroom slippers, short shorts, etc.....just appropriate,

respectable clothing. Doesn't seem like too much to ask, but then again,

judging by what I have seen some people flying in....that, and worse, maybe it

is! I was taught by my parents to dress appropriately for airline travel, sort

of

like going to see a professional (attorney, doctor, or clergy), and it's been a

habit that I never broke. People's dress standards have changed drastically

over the years, though, and now you see them dressed, or undressed, in

some really slovenly clothing!

And the other factor is that you are flying standby. I'm a pro at this, because

this is the only way we can fly free as employees or spouses. If you decide to

go this route, I can tell you all the angles to try to get on the first time and

not

get bumped. Just let me know. I'd offer you one of our buddie passes,

Chrissy, but we've already commited them all to our out of town family for the

wedding this fall.

I still think you should call Angel Flight. It could be the best deal for you,

you

wouldn't have to worry about cost, flying standby or any of the other problems

that can come up with commercial airline travel. It would be like having your

own private pilot and airplane.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

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