good tip about getting the boarding pass at the destination. i wasn't aware you could do that. i had 2 situations last week where i was told to get on and take any seat cuz it was a very last minute standby. i was concerned about mileage credit, but i wanted to get home and no time to argue. both flights posted fine, so there was no problem. i think as i was getting on, the GA assigned me a seat and checked me in. but now i know next time to ask for a bp at my destination.