I was told by Laurie that pass benefits start at your 31st day. I would like to make a trip home as well but doubt I will. Flying standby is pretty risky when you only have two days off total. From what I hear, if you don't make it back, you out. Don't know if that is true but it's what I've read. Heck, traveling to the interview was stressful enough with all the gate agents telling me "it doesn't look good" and "probably not going to get on that one" with regards to getting on the flights I was listed for. But, it all worked out.