Originally Posted by
CodeAdam10
I feel badly for the GAs who have to announce a dozen boarding groups and soon also be a bag-monitor depending on ticket class.
::No carry-on for you!::
So much to do, so little time.
They already have to be bag monitors for non-compliant bags. It'll be easier when merely the presence of a carry-on indicates that it needs to be checked.
Originally Posted by
arollins
Along with this, AA on time performance will go down again.
But boarding will be faster with fewer carry-ons, so it should either cancel out or the OTP should improve.
Originally Posted by
AAlwaysAmerican
That is a good catch, especially for non-elites. I will need to do the math but if the basic economy fare is $100 or so less than the next cheapest fare, then this standby allowance may make it acceptable for me in certain instances. Is it safe to assume paying the $75 would get a confirmed seat on a different same day flight if the seat is available?
Theoretically, but keep in mind that you can only do this at the airport during a 45 or 60-minute window.