Originally Posted by
braddev
When you go to the kiosk to check in, it will often ask you if you want to stanby for a early/later flight and give you the option of paying the $50 to confirm. I wasn't sure if it ever gave you the option to confirm on a Next Day flight if you flight was the last flight of the day.
If you are within 12 hours of the new flight, and it has E inventory available (verifiable via EF), you
should be able to make the change via reservations (or your elite status desk, if applicable) without even going to the airport:
When you want to confirm a flight change before arriving at the airport, simply call our Reservations desk at 1-800-433-7300.
Our Reservations staff will provide a choice of available flights departing no less than 1 hour and no more than 12 hours from the time you call. The $50 charge* can be paid over the phone with any credit card AA accepts.
Once you arrive at the airport, you can check in for your new flight at Curbside Check-In, Self-Service Check-In, or our ticket counter.
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