Thanks for reinforcing reality.

Flights being more full is a huge change.

Delta Buddy Pass / processing
 

Can someone give me an idea of how long it takes to be processed as a "buddy" in Delta's system, for a first timer.
And what personal information does the Delta employee need to provide? Do they need last 4 of social insurance number?
Thanks.

You need to ask YOUR buddy.

It's very unlikely that you'll get an answer here. Not that many employees post in this forum and those that do might not want to put the information on here. I think you stand a better chance of getting an accurate answer if you ask your question here -> http://nonrev.net/delta-air-lines/

Delta Buddy Pass / getting started
 

Can someone tell me about how the buddy pass is administered:
1. Does the buddy have to give the employee his/her social security number (or last 4 digits)?
2. Once the application is made, how long does it take for Delta to process the new buddy pass?
3. How soon can the buddy start traveling after the pass is processed?

These are questions for your Delta buddy. Not questions for FT

same topic as your other buddy thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...rocessing.html

Beware of scams. No SS number is needed and a buddy pass can be issued immediately.

This. Don't ever accept a buddy pass from somebody who you do not know very well. The only identifying information the employee needs to issue the pass is your name - no SS info (somebody obviously needs to pay for it also). The passes are issued and can be traveled on immediately.

I wonder if this post has something to do with that post that was deleted at least twice this week that was supposedly offering flights to "anywhere" for 40% off?

If so...... DON'T DO IT!!! I've seen posts where DL caught the fraud mid travel and people were left stranded!

If it's someone who you legitimately know as a DL employee, OK then.

Personally, the last time (not too recently) I checked buddy pass fares, they weren't cheap - PLUS you hafto fly stand-by! Often times, confirmed advance purchase fares are likely cheaper.

Yeah, I think OP is about to get scammed. Saw that he/she also is posting this question on the nonrev.net boards.

Buddy Passes are often great instruments that are meant to be used by actual, real-world friends/family of DL employees. I've used them in the past, as have many of my friends.

In every single case, the DL employee who was providing the pass was my primary (an generally only) point of contact and it was clear they were taking responsibility for getting me the information and guidance I needed. I think that's part of the deal.

If you're not close/comfortable enough with the person providing you the pass to ask them the types of questions you're posing here, then you're not close enough to that person to be using their Buddy Passes, IMO.

Also be aware that it's against Delta's rules to sell a buddy pass. If Delta finds out they will cancel the ticket and strand you.

[Request] Full list of Buddy Pass Apts
 

I am looking for the full list of world-wide airports accessible using a delta buddy pass. Thanks for any help. - B

Welcome to Flyertalk, but you are entering a danger zone asking about buddy passes on this forum! :D