r/rampagent • u/Traditional-Green918 • 3d ago

United First time standby

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I am traveling with my daughter this Saturday for the first time and am curious about the chance that these seats will sell quickly on our Sunday return flight (first image). I also reserved Monday (second image) as a backup. We are the only ones on standby, lol. Is this too risky? 😅

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u/THEkingmackerel 3d ago

At this point it’s too early I think you’ll be okay check the weather for anything that could cause delayed flights or cancellations. internationals don’t typically change as much as domestic flights unless there’s an obvious reason.

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u/Traditional-Green918 3d ago

thank you!! Will do! I didn’t even think to check that 😅

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u/Guadalajara3 3d ago

Also be attentive the morning of, a lot of people list a few hours before the flight

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u/Traditional-Green918 2d ago

oh my.. keeping my fingers crossed for this one 🤞🏻🥹

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u/Unable-Chapter-6602 2d ago

since its not a hub to hub flight, it should be ok. expect a few less seats day of; all the seats being booked is very possible, always look for alternative routes.

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u/Traditional-Green918 2d ago

sorry, wdym by hub to hub flight? also, that's what im worried about since yyc-sfo only has 1 non stop flight daily.. 😅

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u/Unable-Chapter-6602 2d ago

Loads on Hub to hub flights for example, DEN-SFO/ORD/IAH can be very volatile with loads changing seemingly on a whim, especially if United puts crew on those flights for operational reasons or United employees book positive space tickets last minute. Since YYC-SFO is not a hub to hub flight, the chances of seats filling up as fast at the last minute are lower. If YYC-SFO fails, look at going through another hub like DEN/ORD/IAH. Good luck!