During my college days
I flew stand-by SFO - BOS 6 times a year. always got a seat , mostly one I picked.
meal was Filet Mignon , and delicious. Sometimes they gave me a second one if they
had extras. after giving military in uniform first dibs. economy class. No officers.
maybe my ratty old Navy Peacoat ( standard college uniform of the day ) had something to do
with it.
no wine , I wasn't 21.
United during its Prime Years.