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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 6:03 pm
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Originally Posted by LINDEGR
So how does own standby for a later flight? Do you call and cancel the earlier flight? What is standby is not successful?
Typically, you call AA and let them know you want to standby for a later flight. They'll cancel the flight in such a way that it's easier for the airport agent to reinstate it and add you to the later flight, and so you're not considered a no-show.
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