Has anyone done this before?

[kozmo63]

Hi everyone,
This question is about flying stand-by. We are going to Orlando May 5th-11th and flying stand-by with Horizon/Alaskan Airlines. You are probably thinking would we do a big trip on stand-by? ...well my DH won the tickets and this is where we decided we'd go. First trip to WD and US/IOA btw. Just wondering if anyone else has done this and how was your experience. We have to call next week and get on the "list" so I hope everything turns out ok. We are flying from BC to Seattle ...then to Orlando. thx in advance for anyone who replies.

 

[nelljay1973]

I don't have the courage to fly stand by..but heck I see it done on The Amazing Race all the time!

 

[drag n' fly]

Are you taking kids?

 

[kozmo63]

Kids are staying home....( we took them to DL in 2000) they are 16,19 and Grampa will be staying with them a few days after we leave. Because we got the "free" tickets we decided just to do this trip oursleves. ( An early Anniversary gift May 31/21 yrs!)

Found out through a friend about the flight loads and availability and it looks like we shouldn't have any trouble getting on....hopefully!

 

[drag n' fly]

If you are doing it without kids ...no worries. Even if you were they are old enough to handle delays. Congrats on the free tickets and have a great holiday!