Standby Priority?
Jul 14, 2006 | 1:05 pm
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Standby Priority?
I was on a delayed flight yesterday and thus asked to standby on an earlier (also delayed) flight. Paying the $25 wasn't an option as they said that the flight was oversold. They did say that as a 1K I would probably clear. Fine. But then later I thought I heard an announcement from a GA that they would prioritize standby "based on who had the tighest connections". Could that be right?
In any case I did clear standby but got 26B on an A320 (red and deservedly so at Seat Guru). Indeed one of the FAs asked me at one point "What is a 1K doing back here?"
Bottom line though is that I made my connection and got home at reasonable hour. HOORAY!
In any case I did clear standby but got 26B on an A320 (red and deservedly so at Seat Guru). Indeed one of the FAs asked me at one point "What is a 1K doing back here?"
Bottom line though is that I made my connection and got home at reasonable hour. HOORAY!
Jul 14, 2006 | 1:45 pm
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While I suppose that is possible, GAs are supposed to process the list according to status.
Glad you made your connection.
Glad you made your connection.
Jul 14, 2006 | 2:16 pm
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Originally Posted by boeingair
While I suppose that is possible, GAs are supposed to process the list according to status.