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Beginning Jan. 1, 2005, Delta and its SkyTeam and codeshare partner airlines have agreed to alter their respective buddy pass programs and allow travel only on the issuing carrier’s network. Delta Family & Friends guests will be permitted to fly on Delta, Song, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), Chautauqua, Comair and SkyWest flights only. Delta Buddy pass travel will not be permitted on either SkyTeam or other codeshare partner airlines.

“For some time now several of the partners have expressed concerns about their respective buddy pass programs, which include both the economics and logistics of the programs,” said Rob Kight, managing director-Global Benefits & Health Resources in a memo to employees. “Because our relationship with our partners is one of mutual benefit and reciprocity, we have agreed to similarly adjust our Family & Friends certificate program to permit travel only on Delta and Delta Connection carriers.”

All Family & Friends travel on SkyTeam and any other codeshare partners must be completed by Dec. 31, 2004. Completely unused tickets may be exchanged for tickets on Delta, Song or Delta Connection flights, and the $25 reissue fee will be waived in this instance. Unused and partially used tickets may be refunded according to standard corporate refund policies.

Pass privileges on other carriers for employees and their eligible family members are not affected by this change. For more information on employee pass privileges on other airlines, go to the Pass/Travel section on the Employee Connection, or call the Employee Service Center at 1-800-MY DELTA.