 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 03/08/2019 BUDDY PASS FRAUD One of the many perks of working at an airline is getting to fly for free. In some cases, crew members and ground staff alike get to share their benefits with friends and family members, too, with policies varying slightly from one carrier to the next. There's one thing all airlines seem to agree on, though: selling these benefits is a big no-no. This week, United took its crusade against buddy-pass fraudsters public — well, within the airline, at least. In a memo to crew members, the carrier warned employees against selling free travel benefits or using fraudulent documents to share them with flyers who aren't otherwise eligible for such perks. As United explained, more than 35 employees were recently caught breaking the rules — now they're out of a job. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page.
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