Originally Posted by
Boeing Aviator
A problem in DXB is they don’t allow standbys to go through security to the gate until they have confirmed seats. So many times even with seats open non-revs get left behind and I argued with the station manager, they don’t care. You get the same response - they’re not gonna get through security in time and the ticket counter is closed etc., etc. etc.
Riding out of DXB is risky business (sh&t show) it’s a crapshoot at best, good luck.
That’s an airport policy. If you go through security then you have left the country and it’s a real pain to get back through and UAL gets in a bit of hot water. At the gate they see what it looks like 45 min before departure. If there is space/weight , then CS will escort you through security to expedite and get you there in time. Otherwise standbys might not make it. What often happens is there ends up being more space/weight available 30 min before departure but no time left to bring anyone up. The cargo loads can change last minute. So yeah, it’s risky.