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Old Dec 9, 2017 | 6:27 am
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Originally Posted by kennycrudup
FWIW, I was able to get cleared on both legs standby SJC-SNA-PHX [MENTION=9504]SJC[/MENTION] a little while ago, thanks to a CS agent who went the extra mile. (So it is possible- but I'm sure I also had fortuitous timing, as it was very early on a Saturday, but she's still getting one of the Kick-Asses I just re-earned once I run into her again.)
Was your original flight with the same SNA connection? The policy says "between the same city pairs" so I think that's where folks are thinking a non-stop can't be used as standby for a connecting flight, and vice-versa.
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