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Flying Standby

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  Topic Started By:  Patryk_BHX    On:  Tue 21st February, 2012 at 17:45
Patryk_BHX
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United Kingdom
#1  Flying Standby  Posted 21/02/2012 at 17:45
Hi guys, just got few questions, Im about to get a standby ticket for 7th of August to fly with you down to MCO. I will be on my own meeting friends on the other side so all I need is one seat. Just wondering if you could let me know how likely am I to get on is there always a spear seat ? Also wondering if for example I got on and had sorted everything out and you had a empty space in first class or someting better than economy would you be okay with upgrading me without extra charge I know im being cheeky here but its worth asking and I know some airlines do it Thank you very much guys hope to get some answers soon good day to you all
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Jordanjames
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#2  Re: Flying Standby  Posted 26/02/2012 at 17:06
In reply to post #1...
All schedule flights have. 10% oversell rule as standard, which means they oversell flights because of passengers not turning up, cancelling, late to check in etc. So if the loads are looking busy expect that you may not get on that flight.

In past experience 90% of the time you'll get a seat, standbys typically go in priority order (length of service, flight deck, call centre staff and other airline staff etc) so it depends on how many staff are on standby for the flight too.

Often you will be eligible for a jump seat if you have an airside pass and depending on the captain etc. in regards to seating in alternate classes they generally upgrade high priority staff and card holders first.

Hope this has cleared a few grey areas for you :)
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