Originally Posted by
Geauxtigers
I wouldn't even attempt 2 (not sure I thoroughly understand that situation). If you do end up trying option 1, you better make sure your advantage number is not included in the B-C flight. If it is and the IT system picks it up your flight will be cancelled
I think the system can pick it up even without the AAdvantage number, it just won't happen right away, meaning, until after you're booked.
Not sure I understand #2 either. Sounds like you want to purchase B-A-B / B-A-B, and only fly the second leg of the first ticket and the first leg of the second ticket? That definitely won't happen.
Or are you saying you just purchase B-A-B, but you fly the A-B segment #2 on standby before the B-A segment #1 as scheduled? I highly doubt AA will let you fly coupons out of sequence, I'm almost certain it's against policy, but whether the airport agents will notice, I can't say for sure.
ETA: Hmm, well if you purchase B-A and A-B separately, then I suppose you're not flying coupons out of sequence. And it doesn't sound like you're trying to get around advance-purchase or minimum stay requirements, only that the evening A-B flight is less expensive than the morning A-B flight you want. I don't think *that* should violate any rules.