Originally Posted by
UnitedSkies
I was just about to start a similar thread, but your response makes me doubt I can standby for an earlier flight. My situation is a little different:
Confirmed on 3:30pm HKG-PVG flight, but would like to take earlier flight. However, the fare rules state that the fare is only valid for a select list of flight numbers, which are all 3:30pm or later.
Any chance the check-in agent may overlook this at HKG, or are they always very cautious and review all the fare rules? I know that US airline agents never check, so even if your fare states must travel say, 6pm or later, they will let you standby for earlier flights. I have a feeling that KA at HKG is not as generous.
It sounds like one of the booking class L or V fares where the first segment is a HKG outbound flight must be after a certain time or of certain flight numbers. My feeling is that you cannot change the flight once ticketed. Hopefully someone who did that before can answer.