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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 3:44 pm
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Originally Posted by phil_flyer
I have some T class tickets for EGE-LAX-JFK that I used AAdvantage miles to obtain.

There is a nonstop EGE-JFK that leaves before the flight I have booked.

Will I be able to stand by for the earlier flight, or am I stuck with the original routing?
Standby rules for Aadvantage tickets mostly mirror those for paid tickets. As an elite on a domestic itinerary, you should be allowed to standby for the earlier nonstop.

And keep checking, if T inventory opens up, you can confirm the change for free.
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