Originally Posted by
Herb687
AA gate agents basically do whatever they want, whenever they want. Trying to figure out when GAs are "supposed to start" clearing standbys is irrelevant since they will do it when they feel like it.
Exactly. I confirmed Same Day Stand By at the CLT AC Lounge as #1 , and started the long walk to the E gates. When i got there, #2 and #3 had been cleared, with my initials clearly at #1 . I had to wait until the aircraft had boarded an there was a no-show to finally get a seat.