Originally Posted by
jesus4jets
I went standby for an earlier flight, and on one of them I saw my name on the LCD display regress from 1 to 6, then 7, and then 8 with a family of 4 and 3 in front of me (last names all VAN... and KEN..).
AAdvantage status matters in standby priority, even under irregular operations. So does purchased class of service. I'm not sure how one traveler's status would apply to his entire traveling party in these circumstances, but others may. Your post references EXP but your profile does not.