Sadly not well versed in the rules of standby, I do know SDC require same fare class availability. Anyways booking a RNO-ORD flight for March 11th.
There are two return options which I am particular interested; I understand the only way to guarantee the flight is to book it directly but trying to understand the process and rough chances.
UA 1872/705 12:47pm - 1201am
RNO-SFO-ORD
$290 (T Fare)
UA 5993 1230pm-629pm
RNO-ORD
$482 (H fare)
So if I were to book the cheaper option I would have the option of SDC into the direct flight if same fare class ticket opens correct?
Now could I additionally standby on said flight (given no same fare class change available?)?
If I were to do this would I additionally be able to be added to CPU list on said flight I am Gold?
Sorry for a simple question just curious $200 difference for a flight that by all appearances is wide open and (I think easy to standby for seems like a risk worth taking?)