Originally Posted by
kymco
Does anyone have recent experience? We don't want to pay $200 extra per person for the same day connection flight! Also since I'll come back T5 in ORD on an international flight, I won't be able to access Flagship Lounge or Admiral Club before getting on standby list. I am EXP if this help. Thanks!
To get on the standby list, you are probably going to have to wait until you get to ORD, although it wouldn't hurt to request a change at another point.
Are you sure there are no award seats for the earlier flight? Did you call AA and ask?