I do know someone who has the same ability who Travels back and forth to Japan to teach English. I also have thought of import/export, though I don’t know much about it. Being an antiques scout/buyer was suggested to me. I doubt I could compete in the photoessay/travel writer category. Do you have any ideas? Thanks.
No, I’m not an airline employee, and no, I’m not suggesting trying to transfer my pass. Please read my description before replying.

You can’t. There was a time when a very minute number of passengers could standby–as a pre-approved courier–on a few select and rare international flights for very low prices, but since 9-11, those days are gone….

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Baggage allowances are so low, and excess baggage fees so high, that couriering your own goods seems like a difficult way to make some cash–unless you’re importing something like rare feathers, for example.

Keep in mind that if your travel is for work, and you actually perform work in another country, you might well be liable for tax on income earned there–further complicating the idea.

Have you considered going with older people who might need some assistance while travelling? Just an idea.