Originally Posted by
canadiancow
You do not need the same fare class to be available, but there needs to be space on the flight. A flight can be Y9 and be oversold.
I don't think you can do a SDC without going to the airport. Can he go in the morning? Any check-in agent should be able to process it.
OLCI might offer it after midnight, but I've never done a SDC or stand-by through OLCI.
Alternatively, pull a penguin, call reservations, and pay the change fee plus fare difference.
Thanks for the info. One can always count on the Cow.
I'll tell him to try OLCI after midnight and see what it says. If not, he'll have to bite the bullet and pay the fare difference +$50.