A Guide to Airline Companion Passes

Once you earn the companion pass of your choice, a second person will be able to fly with you for a fraction of the price.

They go by a variety of names: companion pass, companion certificate, companion fare, companion ticket and more. And although most airlines offer a discount only for you and your travel buddy, there are ways to earn fully comped tickets. Dreamstime/TNS

By Joey Robinson From Bankrate.com

If you often travel with friends or family, scoring a discount for your flight companion can make booking much more affordable. Fortunately, some airline credit cards offer companion passes and discounts as benefits.