Originally Posted by 4cruizn

As far as my connections with getting Mike here --

I just talked to the Pass Bureau here at US Airways. I cannot offer Mike a discounted positive space ticket; those are available only to the individuals I have specified on my flight benefits when I enrolled (currently, my parents). I do, however, have Guest Passes for standby travel that are valid internationally. Currently US Airways serves Frankfurt to PHL and CLT, and Munich to PHL. There is an inherent risk with any standby travel and I don't have a very high seniority with the airline yet, so that is something to consider.

Also, I have learned that this year there was an embargo placed on international Guest Pass travel (which was subsequently lifted) but the Pass Bureau folks are not sure how things will play out in 2008. At best, I won't know until early-mid spring if Mike would be able to use a Guest Pass at all. Best case scenario, the flights look empty, the embargo is lifted, and we're able to get him here on one of those.

The fare would run $100 each way plus taxes & fees, to get him to Charlotte or Philly. Any travel he needed to do beyond that would require an additional Guest Pass to get him to ATL or CHA, but domestically they are quite a bit cheaper, e.g. $25 + taxes one way from CLT-ATL.

I am still keeping my eyes peeled for additional deals outside the realm of Guest Pass travel, and I hope you all will too.