Originally Posted by
worldelite
Even if your friend charges you more than what they're being charged, but it's considerably less than what a confirmed ticket is, than you got a deal.
It's been a while since I had privs, but if he is charging you for the pass, he is (a) risking losing his flight privledges and (b) possibly leaving you in the lurch - if AA pulls them while you are away, you would have to buy a ticket home @ the walk up fare.