at TSA (and i'd assume everyone else) travel bennies are on your codeshare partners. For us, each airline is setup differently, which is kinda annoying. American Buddy passes are earned through attendance each quarter, with 10 a year possible. US Airways gives 8 buddy passes a year, United gives 24 segment passes a year. Parents and Spouses i believe have unlimited passes, the 8 buddy or 24 segment are only for people who aren't on your "travel" list...not sure if dependent children are listed or not, as i have none....