Originally Posted by
linglingfool
Is this a US policy? I have stood by before using Avios-booked tickets on AA without problem.
Edit: To clarify, I'm asking about standby, not MoveUp, the latter of which would presumably require the ticket to be reissued more than once in my case.
Pure standby on AA metal is okay. Anything else, including standing by another co-terminal airport (e.g. ORD-LGA to ORD-JFK) is not allowed on BA award ticket.