Flying standby to Vegas?

[370Z]

Just looking for advice and tips from Beyonders who've done this.

Meeting up with my buddy and his wife and kids April 1... just looking to save some money and considering flying stand by for the first time in my life as it really doesn't matter what time I get in....

Any tips? How much cheaper is it? ... should I even bother as it's obviously a popular destination...

Just going to be myself and my backpack, no wife and her shit loads of luggage.

[ThePenIsMightier]

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Just looking for advice and tips from Beyonders who've done this.

Meeting up with my buddy and his wife and kids April 1... just looking to save some money and considering flying stand by for the first time in my life as it really doesn't matter what time I get in....

Any tips? How much cheaper is it? ... should I even bother as it's obviously a popular destination...

Just going to be myself and my backpack, no wife and her shit loads of luggage.

Depends if the 737 MAX planes are back in the sky.
Because...
They can tow more.

[arcticcat522]

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Depends if the 737 MAX planes are back in the sky.
Because...
They can tow more.

BA Dum, CHHH

[Thaco]

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BA Dum, CHHH

i dont get it

[370Z]

I don't get it either... related to my newb towing questions... but I just don't get the joke. It's not really funny at all.

Anyways, wife is coming now so probably not flying standby.

[rage2]

Do they sell standby tickets anymore? Thought they got rid of that years ago.

[ThePenIsMightier]

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I don't get it either... related to my newb towing questions... but I just don't get the joke. It's not really funny at all.

Anyways, wife is coming now so probably not flying standby.

Wait, what!!?¡
So, you've started a thread about def doing a thing and now abandoning it!?¿??! After 3-4 responses?!

I don't even know what to. I don't even.
Why is life?

[Gainsbarre]

I'm pretty certain "standby" only exists these days if you miss a regularly scheduled flight and the airline puts you on a later flight that's fully booked

See myth #1 here... https://www.yegdeals.com/travel-book...-just-wont-die

[The_Rural_Juror]

I am confused. Is the wife the hero or the villain in this story?

[spike98]

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I'm pretty certain "standby" only exists these days if you miss a regularly scheduled flight and the airline puts you on a later flight that's fully booked

See myth #1 here... https://www.yegdeals.com/travel-book...-just-wont-die

Or you work for said airline. I have friends that work for WJ that standby exclusively when they travel.

[Disoblige]

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I am confused. Is the wife the hero or the villain in this story?

Definitely villain with her shitload of luggage

[370Z]

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I am confused. Is the wife the hero or the villain in this story?

Well apparently there's no such thing as standby anymore so she's neither Haha

[Maxx Mazda]

Vegas is super easy for standby travel. There’s always tons of no-shows. I’ve gotten on flights that show oversold by like 15 and there was still open seats when we pushed. Lots of misconnects too.

[Tik-Tok]

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Vegas is super easy for standby travel. There’s always tons of no-shows. I’ve gotten on flights that show oversold by like 15 and there was still open seats when we pushed. Lots of misconnects too.

If you're an airline employee, then sure. Otherwise you aren't getting standby tickets.

[beyond_ban]

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If you're an airline employee, then sure. Otherwise you aren't getting standby tickets.

Buddy passes are transferable from airline employees, so if you are friends with someone who is in the industry you can certainly fly standby as just a regular joe.

[Tik-Tok]

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Buddy passes are transferable from airline employees, so if you are friends with someone who is in the industry you can certainly fly standby as just a regular joe.

My point is that you can't just walk up to the counter and buy standby tickets anymore as OP was hoping to do.

[beyond_ban]

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My point is that you can't just walk up to the counter and buy standby tickets anymore as OP was hoping to do.

Ah, yes yes, you need a connection.

[benyl]

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Vegas is super easy for standby travel. There’s always tons of no-shows. I’ve gotten on flights that show oversold by like 15 and there was still open seats when we pushed. Lots of misconnects too.

Yep, easier than LAX.

[adam c]

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My point is that you can't just walk up to the counter and buy standby tickets anymore as OP was hoping to do.

You sure? Back in October I was waiting in Vancouver to come home and the woman next to me was on standby

[ExtraSlow]

You can end up in standby if your previous flight was delayed or cancelled too. But you also cannot purchase that type of ticket.