Flying standby has changed over the years — here’s what it means and how you can do it

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Flying standby used to mean showing up at the airport without a ticket and trying to land a discounted seat on an undersold flight. Now, you often need a ticket to be eligible to fly standby, but you may be able to catch an earlier flight, get an upgraded seat, or fly to a different airport in your destination city.
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