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Old Oct 30, 2015, 10:36 am
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Medical issue and companion pass
I have a question,

If I have the pass for all of 2016 and 2017 but end up getting some type of medical issue and doesn't allow me to travel for 2016 or even if my wife (which will be my companion for flights) gets some medical issue that won't let her to travel in 2016. Can I postpone my pass for 2017 and 2018?
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Old Oct 30, 2015, 10:51 am
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Originally Posted by Thomasdan
I have a question,

If I have the pass for all of 2016 and 2017 but end up getting some type of medical issue and doesn't allow me to travel for 2016 or even if my wife (which will be my companion for flights) gets some medical issue that won't let her to travel in 2016. Can I postpone my pass for 2017 and 2018?

No. You cannot postpone your companion pass. You are just out of luck.
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Old Oct 30, 2015, 11:03 am
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Probably won't make you feel any better but I've qualified for a CP every year (the hard way) since 2003 and have years that I've never used it...
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Old Oct 30, 2015, 11:40 am
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No...because there is nothing that says you companion is limited you your spouse. It can be used for anybody.
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Old Oct 30, 2015, 12:41 pm
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Creative approach on your part, anticipating not-yet-existing medical issues for both of you. Not gonna happen.
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Old Oct 31, 2015, 1:12 am
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Originally Posted by smmrfld
Creative approach on your part, anticipating not-yet-existing medical issues for both of you. Not gonna happen.
I like that!
Must be anticipating a big travel year in 2018.
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Old Oct 31, 2015, 12:45 pm
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The only approved deferral of a Companion Pass was when I was deployed to Bahrain for a year and just earn the CP before leaving. A call to the 214 Customer Service number and a brief explanation got me an exception for military service. Once I came home, it was reinstated for the year.
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