Originally Posted by wahooflyer

One disadvantage to Independence Air's "standby" policy is that (officially, at least) if you don't show up for your ticketed departure, you won't be allowed to stand by on later same-day flights.

I had a cheapo ticket from IAD to EWR several months ago for a morning flight; when I called and asked if I could use it for an afternoon flight, the agent told me that I'd be a "no show" and my reservation cancelled unless I paid a change fee and a substantial fare difference.

I ended up just eating the cost of that ticket and driving to NYC, out of frustration. As much as I dislike United Express, their standby policy on this route and all domestic flights at least allows same-day standby for earlier and later flights.