Originally Posted by
emcampbe
The rules are SDC is only available for UA-operated flights. For standby/same day change, technically you're going to be based on the rules of whoever is operating the flight you are supposed to be on.
Now, maybe you'll find a UA agent who will do it for you. But its technically not within SDC policy since you're not on UA metal, and being on a JV partner doesn't really change that.
Very helpful, thanks. I'll probably give it a go, just for the learning experience if nothing else.