Originally Posted by
fatman
Listed myself for a flight for today. Checked in last night and saw I was number 1 on the list. Come to the gate today and I’m number 2. I figured the other person might have been bumped off an earlier flight. Thus being put in front of me on the list.
I recognize the person, long story short, I’ve had issues with this person specifically on another commute. Decide to look at the standby list on the previous flights today and it appears that any D2 should have gotten on.
Ive heard of ways to alter ones sign in time to bump them up the list. Anyway to confirm this? Or if it had been done?
Out of curiosity, how long was it after you checked in did it say you are number 1? It often takes 60 seconds for the list to sort itself out once check in opens. I have heard this is because people are checking in in different geographical areas, and it takes a few moments for the time stamp to order itsself correctly.
I have heard that rumor too, but have also heard it debunked by some of my friends whom used to work in RES. What is more likely, is that person was checked in to a different city, and when they didn’t make the flight, asked the GA to change destinations, and was rolled to your flight. This is allowed per the trip book.
Good luck!