Originally Posted by
bon mot
Appreciate your help,
I have an upcoming SFO-ANC with an overnight at SEA that was too good of a price to pass up. I’m prepared to spend the evening at the Cathay lounge and then crash for a few hours at SEA (on my beloved Big Agnes) if I have to, but I’d prefer to head home as soon as my conference is over. And yes, it's beyond irritating to not be able to SDC most post-midnight flights
If the call center agents won't do it, try seeing an agent (it helps if they look like they're in a great mood) at one of the service desks in SEA when you land. Tell them your situation, how you really are tired and would love to get home to your family, etc, and see if they can help. I feel like some human face to face interaction can help some be willing to bend the rules a little more than on a phone call. You may not end up with the best seat given how close to departure it will be, but you may get home a bit earlier.