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Aug 22, 2014 | 6:27 pm

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Originally Posted by AnnaPhototaker

Let's say NYC - Vegas has 2 direct flights,
And NYC - DFW - Vegas has 8 flights a day.
Would it be better to book direct with 1 chance of getting bumped OR
Book with more legs and if bumped, more changes to catch the next flight?

First of all, there is no such thing as a "Buddy Pass" ZED (Zonal Employees Discount). Your friend must work for the airline for which he or she is providing you with a pass. ZED is only available to employees and retirees, and their dependents.

Secondly, your chances of getting on a DFW-LAS flight using a ZED ticket are slim to none. Those flights tend to be very full and your boarding priority will be after employees and retirees, and their dependents and "buddy pass" guests who are travelling on stand-by tickets.

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