Call Global Travel and select the "personal travel" option vs. the usual "crew member travel only" option.

All the discounted non-rev-type tickets are purchased through this section of the Global Travel office, and they can give you info and rate quotes, etc. over the phone.

There's a page on pilot.fedex.com under the FORMS link on the home page. Then select PERSONAL TRAVEL FORMS. This page has all the standard fees listed for most of the "fixed rate" carriers. Call to get a quote for the "variable rate" carriers.

The actual ticket purchase/request is done by sending them (email or fax) forms and then they issue the paper ticket & send it to you - or you can pick it up at the AOC Global Travel office, or other delivery options.

It is NOT a fast process, so give yourself PLENTY of lead time if you're ordering these kind of tickets through GT.

Depending on the carrier you want to use, the "deals" are widely varying in price and rules (priority of standby, which family members are eligible, etc.)

My direct family has used AA a couple of times and it has been fairly painless, and way cheaper than the best online fares on AA - but that was for a short domestic trip. Don't know about international.

Also, the AA tickets are standby at the LOWEST of their non-rev priority list.

Start with calling Global Travel - Personal Travel.

Good luck & have fun!