Originally Posted by
Flying Academic
Thank you everyone for your input and help! So kind of you all.
One last question: do I talk to the agents at the check-in desk outside security, or do I just let the gate agents know?
Originally Posted by
RangerNS
The TA outside security. You'll be added to the list then, and can see it on the app. The gate agent would actually process the list, later.
Not sure about YYZ but YUL to LGA this weekend I was able to standby (though the confirmation was immediate due to an equipment upgauge on the desired flight) with no charge on a regular economy ticket. I did it at customer service by the gate area, past security and US customs without informing checkin agents or anyone else. No status and no checked bags.