I had an experience at Columbus about same day standby. I am an A-List member, I was first to list myself on standby for an earlier flight, I got to the airport and straight to the boarding gate, I was told to wait, A pilot came and he was 4th on the list, he was moved to first and cleared, another flight attendant came she was moved to second and cleared, I stood up and ask why are those at the bottom of the list being cleared and am not, she said and I quote " our staff are top priority ". I never knew the staff keep the airline in business and not the passengers paying for the staff to get a paycheck.
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