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So, my question is, is this how buddy passes work? Not even a coach reservation?
Next question is—assuming this is how it works, how would we get home? Does he have to add me to a list again, in the US while we are in Oz?
Your friend will "LIST" you, which means that you are on the STANDBY list. You must be flexible in case you and your family do not make the flight. If your sponsor is not traveling with you, you are able to fly in COACH or BUSINESS. Also, if you make it in Business, there is a DRESS CODE. Your sponsor can let you know the details. Your sponsor, can LIST you for BOTH your outbound and INBOUND flights before your departure. Once your sponsor has listed you, you can call in and make changes. If there are non stop flights, as another poster has wrote, you will need 8 companion passes for your family of four. Each pass is good for ONE SEGMENT.