There have been times in the past when I've headed home a day early. These were usually non-stops with low loads. But, it's been a couple of years.

So I find myself in the position of being about 1200 EQM's short due to a cancelled business flight. But, I'm on Xmas holiday now with the family and had originally scheduled to go home (SAN-ORD via SFO of course ) on Jan 1st. Since I'm short, I thought of standing by (with luggage unfortunately) a day early, and then picking up the family when they arrive the next day (separate PNR's so no complications there).

Any recent experience on whether or not this would be possible? I know it's "up to the GA" typically, but I've had great past experience with it.