Back Seat-
My grandmother was schedualed to fly on May 24 and return on May 25. The problem is that there are now no Aeroplan seats for the 25th. While the 24th has a good departure time for her (9am)she would have to return on the 2pm flight on the 24th. I can't undersatnd why they won't allow her to try going standby on the 24th of May on their 710pm flight. If there is an empty seat why can't she go? Why must there be an empty Aeroplan seat. This policy stinks.
Originally posted by back seat:
I don't know how easily your grandmother travels, but what I would suggest is standby travel. . . . .
Ask the AC Agent how full the later flights are and if they look "open", book the ticket on the flights with Aeroplan seats - with the return on a later day. I believe you can then standby for an earlier flight on an earlier day with your aeroplan ticket. . . I have done it in the past.
Before your grandmother heads back to the airport check the loads for your flight again (call AC and ask - they should tell you).
Worse case scenario is a hotel night in NY, but that should be cheaper than a full fare ticket.
Just curious, What day is she flying and to what NY airport ?