Originally Posted by JohnHale

Talking about employee - not companion. Go to employeeRes and make a listing for a flight from EWR to FCO or you favorite spot(non vacation pass/BC). Tell me the optional ways you have to pay, CAL/UAL and if over 25 years. Not trying to get your info just to see if both groups are being treated equally for a comparison.

Mine - EWR FCO, R/T, just me, 52.50, BC, credit card to make listing, UAL over 25 years.

It's logical for retires and companions to pay up-front.