Originally Posted by
EZEDoesIt
I've gotten excited whenever I see my flight go sold out on DOD. Inevitably they don't ever even solicit volunteers at the gate. I'm always left feeling like a fool for approaching the gate agent and asking if they're going to need anyone. Heck, I even got out standby on a maxed out flight a couple weeks ago. RM must be getting great bonuses lately.
I never feel like a fool. Most gate agents appreciate the check-in.
Flights are not nearly as oversold as they used to be, but that doesn't stop me from checking in with the GA's when I know the flight is zeroed out.