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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 6:29 pm
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Originally Posted by NYCommuter
How about for a later standby? I have a 6AM flight that I would very much like to avoid- even standing by for an 8:30 flight would be great. Could I call anytime after 4:30 and be sure that I won't have to go to the airport, given the tight timing? (Basically, will this strategy work?)

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Not in most circumstances. As I see it, unless you know someone on the inside (a GA or RCC agent, at the airport), you're not likely to get on the standy list by calling. You may find a VERY helpful phone Res agent to do it for you, but it's not something to count on.

YMMV
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