United Employee’s Son calls himself “Airline Nepo Baby” and Enjoys Free Flights and Perks

Joshua Crawford, a 23-year-old grocery store worker and recent marketing graduate, enjoys the perks of being an ‘airline nepo baby’. His father has been an employee of United Airlines for over 30 years, which allows Crawford to fly for free, get upgraded to business class, and book last-minute vacations to destinations like Tokyo. He travels on standby, meaning he doesn’t have a seat assigned until close to the flight’s departure time. Despite the occasional need to wait for a later flight, Crawford has learned to navigate the system effectively, often choosing layovers in less busy airports during peak travel seasons.