Originally Posted by
skylane
UA 962 EWR-BER June 4 is not available for sale however when clicking flight status, it is showing as available for standby in economy. How does that work? Are there seats available or not? Can a flight really be available for standby but not revenue purchase.
Yes of course it can. There are no seats available now but you are welcome to stand by in case seats become available (no-shows, misconnects, people changing or cancelling flights, etc). If seats don't become available you won't get on the flight -- that's why they can't give you a confirmed seat now.