Originally Posted by canuck_in_pa

Flying BUF-EWR full Y last night. Got there a little early so I go through security with my OLCI pass and head for the gate. On my way I notice the monitors are saying my flight and the earlier flight are both delayed. I ask to be put standby on the early flight. The agent says the flight is full and that I won't get on. She doesn't look at my boarding pass or anything.

I go do some work on my laptop for 20 minutes then hear an announcement that they'll soon deal with people on standby. Standby? I thought this flight was full? I go back to the gate and inquire again about standby. She says she still won't put me on the list. Even with my full-fare ticket I ask? The response is negative.