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07-12-2009, 12:47 AM
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#1 | | I don't get it either
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me and my girlfriend are thinking of going to montreal and a friend suggested flying standby to save money, since we don't need a specific schedule. anyone done that?
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07-12-2009, 01:04 AM
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#2 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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i've flown standby, kinda a pain in the ass cause you don't have priority so you might have to wait for the next flight if you can't get on
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07-12-2009, 01:10 AM
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#3 | | RS Veteran
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Flying stand-by doesn't exist anymore. The term "stand-by" has changed significantly over the years. It generally means you've checked in on a flight that has been oversold in hopes somebody doesn't show up and you get that seat while paying regular price.
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07-12-2009, 07:45 AM
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#4 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes  Flying stand-by doesn't exist anymore. The term "stand-by" has changed significantly over the years. It generally means you've checked in on a flight that has been oversold in hopes somebody doesn't show up and you get that seat while paying regular price. | +2
flights can be had for dirt cheap aslong as you keep an eye out for seat sales.
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07-12-2009, 02:18 PM
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#5 | | I don't get it either
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Originally Posted by Ludepower +2
flights can be had for dirt cheap aslong as you keep an eye out for seat sales. |
where do I look for those?
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07-12-2009, 02:28 PM
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#6 | | Unofficial Tin Foil Hat Specialist.
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I've been upgraded many times to business. Does that count? lol.....
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07-12-2009, 03:35 PM
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#7 | | Fanboy
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Originally Posted by skyxx I've been upgraded many times to business. Does that count? lol..... | damn, i always wish that will happen to me. How does it happen?
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07-12-2009, 03:55 PM
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#8 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by Boostaholic where do I look for those? | Keep checking aircanada and westjet website every couple days. They usually have some sort of sale every week but for different destinations. Also, check redflagdeals for promotion codes. I got flights to Ottawa for $179 one-way through a westjet seat sale + promotion code
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07-12-2009, 04:03 PM
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#9 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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I know Air Canada and West Jet don't offer stand-by anymore.
However seeing as I work at Air Canada and can fly anywhere in the world for $50 return, flying stand-by is a huge pain in the ass. Especially when we lose your bags, which happens quite often.
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07-12-2009, 05:00 PM
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#10 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Ya i had a friend who lost all of his clothes going to L.A like high brand clothes and he got nothing back from the loss.
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07-12-2009, 05:03 PM
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#11 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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Originally Posted by Boostaholic where do I look for those? | If you've flown Air Canada before, you can get weekly seat sale deals sent to you; some of which arn't advertised publicly.
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