One could, however, choose to sit in the Y cabin on one segment if the there is space available. The mileage deducted will be the premium cabin mileage.
Yes, that's what I was hoping for. Not looking to save the mileage cost, just looking to voluntarily downgrade the domestic segment to get home 5 hours earlier.
May be moot, though, no "low" seats in coach either right now.
SDC is officially not allowed on international itineraries so I wouldn't count on it. You may be able to make the case at the airport upon arrival in DTW. No guarantees though (and your best bet is to request the SDC in the SkyClub - or you can try before re-checking your bags after clearing customs).
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3Cforme
Thanks for noting the OP's destination, TTT. SDC is permitted on award tickets, it's just that SDC isn't going to be available on a flight from London. (One doesn't hear too many success stories of international standby, either, in the absence of IRROPS.)
I wouldn't be looking to SDC on the international flight from London, just on the domestic connection. I guess the reason doesn't really matter, but I wonder why it's not allowed in a case like mine; if I'm back in the US following an international segment, why is my remaining journey not treated as domestic?
I was going to say I couldn't try the SDC at the Skyclub, not being a member, but if I do have a 7 hour layover at DTW, then a one-day pass seems like a great investment...