Originally Posted by
caphis
Standby customers know that at any time, for any reason, they may be asked to deplane and rebook.
It may be the truth that standby passengers "may be asked to deplane and rebook" at any time and for any reason, but I doubt that standby passengers know that. I bet that most figure that once they're on the plane, they're good to go.
Originally Posted by
MileageAddict
Even though the passengers were standby, once they are issued a confirmed seat assignment, they are no longer standby.
Where is this stated? Is it in the contract of carriage? DOT regs?