Originally Posted by lcohen999

Decied to cheap out on Monday and do BUF-LGA (saved $1,000)

Finished early walked up to the *G desk and asked to get on standby. A few clicks and we were on the list. Ended up only being one seat available and I was not travelling alone, however the option without charge is something A/C should have.

I used to do a lot of 7am YUL-YYZ flights on Monday morning, if I got there at 6.15 I could not get on the 6.30 (although I would never book the 6.30, I am not a morning person) for the same reason. Sometimes it has nothing to do with booking a lower fare and more with ones timing.

If anything, it (should) be an P/E/SE perk to standby at know charge. We all know the risks, and lord knows we have probably earned it...

Just my $0.02