How to Fly Standby on Southwest

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Look up your preferred flight online to see if there are seats available.. Call the airlines to ask about any available seats before you go to the airport.. Choose non-peak travel times and seasons to increase your chances.

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Look up your preferred flight online to see if there are seats available.

Step 1

Look up your preferred flight online to see if there are seats available.

2

Call the airlines to ask about any available seats before you go to the airport.

Step 2

Call the airlines to ask about any available seats before you go to the airport.

3

Choose non-peak travel times and seasons to increase your chances.

Step 3

Choose non-peak travel times and seasons to increase your chances.

4

Go to the airport 1 to 2 hours before the standby flight's boarding time.

Step 4

Go to the airport 1 to 2 hours before the standby flight's boarding time.

5

Talk to a customer service agent about putting you on the standby list.

Step 5

Talk to a customer service agent about putting you on the standby list.

6

Pay the fee or difference in ticket price, if required.

Step 6

Pay the fee or difference in ticket price, if required.

7

Go to the departure gate and wait for standby procedures.

Step 7

Go to the departure gate and wait for standby procedures.

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