Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Nashville -Past DL Plat, FO, WN-CP, various hotel programs
Programs: DL-MM, AA, SW w/companion,HiltonDiamond, Hyatt PLat, IHF Plat, Miles and Points Seeker
Posts: 11,402
I have no idea of how WN does their standby list. I would assume someone that is standing by for their own reasons could get bumped by someone that WN messed up and has to get another passenger out as soon as possible. Just my guess.