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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 8:13 am
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andrewwm
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Originally Posted by palmetto86
I feel like I have been in this same situation three times during my last three UA journeys. I've had almost exactly the same interactions occur, all at hubs, that go something like this:

Me: Hi. My flight to DCA is four hours late. Can you add me on the standby list to BWI? I'm a 1K if that makes any difference.
GA: I'm sorry sir. The flight is full. I can't add you to the standby list, because you won't get a seat.
What you are asking for is against the rules. Since your flight was delayed, often GAs/others will accomodate, but asking to switch to co-terminals on standby is generally not permitted.
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