IAH vs MIA. Boeing vs Airbus. AA vs UA. Same airport. Gates just opposite each other.

Why are all these people flying today. Shouldn't they already be home for Xmas

End goal is FRA. I'd prefer MIA. My flight out of there is confirmed with my annual vacation pass.

Hate this mix of stanby and confirmed

IAH means standbying all over again. But loads are favourable. Ultimately want to be out of the sun and in the cold for Xmas. Irony of ironies

OK. Seems like boarding for MIA about to start which means standby acceptance.

Lets see how things play out