Does anyone still offer standby without already having paid another fare?
Several websites tell me that "nobody" will let you fly "standby" except as a change to a fare already bought. Is there anyone that will still sell a cheap "next unsold seat" fare?
I'm retired and have no problem hanging out an an airport for a few days to save money. But it's not saving if it's regular plus change fee.
Best Answer
Standby fares are still a thing in the land of the future that time passed by: Japan! In particular, Solaseed Air offers a Visit Japan fare where any flight is just ¥10500 if you're willing to show up at the airport and take your chances:
http://www.solaseedair.jp/eng/fare/price/visit.html
Now I'm not entirely sure why you'd want to use this, given that both JAL and ANA offer regular "book and fully confirm in advance" tickets on all flights for ¥10800 with their respective Visit Japan fares, but hey, you did say anywhere...
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Can you get standby flights for free?
Standby is reserved for folks who are involuntarily bumped from their original flights, passengers who, for one reason or another, want to get on an earlier or later flight on the same-day of their original scheduled flight and airline employees and their families and eligible companions who fly for free or near free.Is flying standby still a thing?
Flying standby is still possible today, just not in the way it once was. Generally, you can fly \u201cstandby\u201d if you've already bought a ticket and \u2026 You missed your flight. This only applies to certain cases, like if you missed a connection or there were circumstances beyond your control.How can I increase my chances of getting a standby flight?
Gate agents are less likely to ask revenue passengers to check their bags, and will wait for the last of the standby bunch to meet the flight standards. Once settled on a flying date, arrive at the airport as early as possible. Listing on the day's earliest flight increases the chances of getting on a preferred flight.How to Fly Standby in 2022 | Pros and Cons
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