Originally Posted by
MCI2OMA2ATL
I don't think it's as bleak as some of the other posters make it seem, but reservations will be no help.
1) Go to the airport and ask. I've had decent luck with getting switched around when there was weather (and sometimes just when I wanted to) by asking nicely. I think the gates (either of them) are the best shot, assuming he isn't checking bags.
Thanks for the tip. He's in a conference until 7:30 that he can't break away from. Could I run down to PHL and do it there, or would they just tell me it has to be done at SJC?
2) Delays at ATL compound as the day goes on. If he's arriving tonight and leaving in the morning he might get delayed inbound, but not as likely on the outbound.
He's on the redeye with an hour layover in ATL tomorrow morning, so there's a good chance he'll miss the PHL flight if it's not delayed.