Originally Posted by
yannerd
UA agents at the airport sometimes gives SDC for free to non elite members.
I'm kinda curious about the GA mandate. Since load factor is a (the?) most significant factor for airline profitability, perhaps UA GA's are measured or comp'd on that. And all bodies airside going to the next station have paid *something*. A PAX who can board this flight, now, might get that GA a set of steak knives next time they hand out bonuses.
This all said, as a SE I've had no problem getting rebooked, STBY, on other flights if there is even the slightest chance of a missed connection. That is a world away from "just because", I grant.