Originally Posted by
CubsFanJohn
If I was UA Management I'd say screw this send 5831 back and load it up until it was full. When there is a standby list a mile long you never leave people behind unless it is weight restricted or something like that.
Wouldn't you loose your takeoff spot, and when ORD is under ATC delays due to supressed landing/takeoffs I would think your desginated spot would be valuable as it could force you to wait hours for the next. Im not totally familar with how that plays out but I assumed you had a set time for takeoff.