When I booked it, this is exactly how it appeared on the receipt:Wed, 07FEB18
UA101
L
HOUSTON, TX
(IAH -BUSH INTL) 8:00 PMSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
(SYD) 6:30 AM (09FEB)

Dinner
Fri, 09FEB18
UA6774LSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
(SYD) 11:50 AMAUCKLAND NZ
(AKL) 4:55 PMFlight operated by AIR NEW ZEALAND.
If this is an originating flight on your itinera




L class on everything. SYD - AKL is a ANZ flight number now in my profile, not how it appears on the receipt. There was L class inventory earlier today on desired flights, but it is gone now. I am hopeful L class opens up. Good point on the standby - my understanding was flawed, that it was essentially the same as SDC. Would only alter my itinerary if confirmed on the flights. Just trying to find a workaround for the 5 hour layover in Sydney, and going to Sydney at all if possible. If I can force the change with only $75 per ticket fee it is well worth it.

It's beside the point, but there was an equipment change on the return flights, which allows me a free change on that side of the reservation but is no help to me tomorrow.