[twinaircant]

Has anyone flown standby before? What airlines have you flown and what kind of luck do you have? Ever done it on a holiday weekend?

There are some weekends where I wouldn't mind flying in to see my parents, but my schedule is such that it wouldn't bother me if I went to the airport and didn't get on a flight. Do airlines do any kind of standby flights where you just go to the airport and tell them you're interested in buying a really cheap ticket at the last minute if the flight doesn't fill up, or do airlines not do this?

[soyclocky]

I used to fly standby with American Airlines pretty frequently (probably 20 flights or so), haven't done it in years though. There was only one time I couldn't fit on a flight, but was still able to make one early the next morning. It's really nice, and if there's room in first class, they'll throw you in there too!

[Tinasblue]

Yeah, they do just what you are saying. Used to do it with a friend that worked for AA back in college. (it was actually free, since he worked for them) Wear a suit, or at least a jacket/khakis because you don't want to be passed up if a spot is open in 1st because you are dressed down.