True that you need to be very flexible to use the buddy passes, but there is a sense of adventure when one arrives at the airport with 2 potential itineraries and the anticipation of 2 holidays depending on the availability of the moment. If you research carefully, you can increase your probability of getting on a flight. The fees to some European destinations are not that much less than an off season fare, especially when you factor in the risk of not getting on a flight. But if you choose a destination where there are several flights a day from your embarcation point, you are much more certain to get on. Fares to Mexico, Nassau and San Juan and Cayman Islands are pretty low- but holiday travel is risky. Anyone with spare buddy passes is welcome to become my buddy- I love to use them.

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