Originally Posted by
PHLFlyer
This will surely ease the insanity at various airports that were especially popular for the companion travelers. Hundreds of "travel partners" standing by at CDG to get on flights that were already full. JFK has been crazy too, with dozens (approaching one hundred) standing by on a daily basis during the past few months.
Interesting point. I didn't know that dozens of alleged relatives could stand by, with no reservation, for a seat on the same flight. In essence it means that the scheme was sustainable if and only a small fraction of employees would actually apply for the benefit for a relative.