Originally Posted by
flyzabit
WHAT "airport standby list"??? I've seen several occasions where the person must go to the service center (or counter) and give a CC# to pay the SDC fee, and if cleared, (same class or not), the card is charged.
That is what the airport standby list is.
There is no more free standby, but it is always possible to standby at the airport for a flight, even if you cannot be confirmed on that flight in advance via SDC. You give your CC # and are only charged if the standby clears.