Another First for United: Mobile App Lets Customers Join Standby for Earlier Flights

United today announced an industry-first mobile app feature that gives customers more flexibility and options when travel plans are disrupted.

Now, customers who are rebooked to a later flight after a travel disruption can stand by for up to three earlier flights*. Instead of repeatedly checking the app to see if seats open up on earlier flights, United automatically monitors availability behind the scenes and sends a text notification when a seat becomes available.