Originally Posted by WillTvl4Food
Regular "R" is used for non-Elite who have F,J,Y, or B fares. If you are listed as an "R" type on the standby list, unless you are holding an F-class fare, you must make sure to tell the gate agent you want to standby for F/C as well. They won't assume you want it.
WOW! So, if one is on an A or D (oneworld explorer) fare, one would automatically be booked in Y when standing by if there are no F seats?