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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 8:47 am
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Originally Posted by SWAVictor
Reservations does not overbook a soldout flight unless there is an extreme circumstance that warrants it (and then it has to be escalated to a supervisor - our Reservations agents do not have the ability to overbook a flight). We do not offer a "wait list" and standby can only be requested at the airport.
Thanks for the clarifciation Victor. Regarding the above, I assume "sold out" doesn't mean 137 seats sold but 137 plus a some amount as a cushion for historical no shows?

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