Originally Posted by Yaatri
Definition of standby has changed over the years. As in use today, standby is not the same thing as day of departure.
To avoid future misunderstandings, we can perhaps all agree on this definition :
"Of, relating to, or waiting for unreserved travel space that is made available by an airline only shortly before departure: standby passengers." (The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2004)
johan