Originally Posted by
redchilly
I agree with most everything else that you said, but this scenario in particular would not be possible since the flat tire rule results in you being awarded a standby ticket rather than a confirmed reservation.
The scenario makes perfect sense. If someone were looking to book a ticket and the only available for that flight were Anytime and Business Select fares (because you booked the last Wanna Get Away fare), they could possibly book with a different airline, rather than pay for the higher cost Anytime or Business Select fares. Then you are a no-show for that flight. SWA loses when that passenger reserves a ticket with another carrier.