Flying standby is a common enough practice, but what do you need to know about it?

How can you make sure that you actually get on a flight, as opposed to just ‘standing by’ for one?

And which days are good days for flying standby, and which should be avoided?

Knowing the facts may make the difference between an un-ending layover and a short one.

So find out what you need to know about flying standby, after the jump …

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