standby air passes

has anyone ever purchased standby air passes before? which
airlines offer this service? are they worth purchasing?
how much do they cost? are they really all that much
cheaper than a regular airfair? im considering this mode of
transport from nyc-niagrafalls. la-seattle. seattle-chicago.
florida-neworleans. neworleans-lasvegas. whaddy'all reckon?
thanks in advance

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1. good luck Added by: frequent flier
   [Timestamp: Sat 15 May, 3:14 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   i travel stand-by all the time but only cuz my father is a
   pilot for American Airlines and he gives me passes. i
   don't know how else people can travel this way in the
   states unless they know someone who works for the
   airlines. other than having a stand-by pass, people fly
   stand-by when they miss the flight, want a different
   flight, or any other host of reasons which all involve a
   pre-purchased guaranteed ticket. if i am wrong or you guys
   know otherwise please let me know.

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2. Yes, it worked for me . . . Added by: B
   [Timestamp: Sat 15 May, 4:38 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I use to travel on Northwest via stand-by. I never had any
   trouble at all. They have a stand-by program for students
   under 22. For $45 you can have any seat left after
   everyone is seated.

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