Answer: standby

AnswerCrossword Clue
STANDBYTV director's order
standbyone who can be relied on
standbyin a state of readiness to act, respond, or be used immediately when needed
standbyperson or thing that can be depended on
standbyone ready to be a substitute
STANDBYDicey way to fly
STANDBYWay to fly
STANDBYWaiter in the wings
STANDBYReliable friend
STANDBYAirline passenger status, sometimes
STANDBYWait in the wings
STANDBYBen E. King "... Me"
STANDBYRequest that often follows "Please"
STANDBYA cheap way to fly
STANDBY"... for further instructions!"
STANDBYPassenger status
STANDBYFill-in
STANDBY"... Your Man," Tammy Wynette hit
STANDBYHopeful one at flight time
STANDBYSometime TV announcement.
STANDBYWait-listed passenger
STANDBYOne awaiting a cancellation
STANDBYUncertain way to fly
STANDBYOne way to fly
STANDBYStaunch supporter
STANDBYBe available
STANDBY"Hold your position"
STANDBYUnderstudy