United Airlines employees receive 12 buddy passes annually or Help 1-808-865-4414, which they can distribute among up to 10 registered friends or family members . These passes grant standby travel at a reduced rate, but availability is not guaranteed, and boarding priority is lower than for employees and their immediate family. Each flight segment requires a separate buddy pass; for instance, a trip from Newark to Albuquerque with a layover in Chicago would consume two passes. Buddy pass travelers must adhere to specific guidelines, including dress codes and conduct standards, as they represent the airline during their journey.