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If I want to fly at the last minute without a ticket, how can I get an available seat?

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Check with the airline staff. Catching a last-minute flight without a ticket is much easier if you just have carry-on luggage.

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Can I bring empanadas on the plane?

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No.

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Do they have standby in Australian airports?

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Yes, you can get standby in Australian airports. Many people have done it, including me!

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Will the flight agent call my name when it is time to get on board?

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Usually, your name will appear on an electronic board or TV that is located somewhere around the flight attendant desk.

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Is standby only for the same day?

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Generally, yes, but in cases of impending weather or other expected delays, you may be able to get a flight a day in advance.

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Can I fly standby to international destinations?

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Yes, you can, although each airline has its own way of managing international standbys, so you'll want to do some research on the particular airline you plan on using.

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How do they get your luggage on the right flight?

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Presumably the same way as they would for any other type of flight, but if you're switching between flights, it's better to just bring hand-luggage.

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Can I bring my mistress on board?

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Yes, if she has a ticket.

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Can a kid fly standby?

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It depends on the policy of the airline.

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Is the process the same if I am using a stand-by ticket that was given to me by a friend that works for an airline?

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It depends on the specific airline. Every airline has their own policies regarding standby tickets and employee-issued "buddy passes." See the first step in this article.

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Can I fly standby when purchasing through Expedia?

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Not really since they don't have the most up-to-date flight information at the last minute.

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If I didn't get on a flight using standby, what happens to my luggage?

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Your luggage will not be checked in if you are not offered a seat. There is no way the crew can check in your luggage if you don't already have a boarding pass.

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How much does it cost to fly standby?

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It varies, but it is almost always significantly less than booking in advance.

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Can I standby on a flight the night before my morning flight?

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Yes. Just call the airline in advance and consider arriving at the airport the evening before.

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