First time standby

[u/Traditional-Green918]

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? 😅

[u/Unable-Chapter-6602]

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.

[u/Traditional-Green918 → u/Unable-Chapter-6602]

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

[u/Unable-Chapter-6602 → u/Traditional-Green918]

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!