Hm-m-m...

So UA will now be getting some $ for accommodating a standby. My schedule is very flexible when I travel so I essentially always try for VDB.

Maybe UA will now be more willing to take me as a volunteer to make room for a standby since the "cost" to UA (mostly not as out-of-pocket cash) of my VDB will be partially offset by cash from the accommodated passenger.

At least I can dream about a silver lining.

CB