Bit of an older thread here, but it since it's right on topic, I figured I should use this rather than start a new one...

It was suggested above that, at least at one time, all AF business fares allowed go show for an earlier flight same day. Anyone know whether that's still the case or not? The AF website makes it sound like that's only available with flexible fares, but just thought I'd ask given what was posted above, even if that was a couple of years ago.

I'm looking at making a booking where I would prefer the first flight of the day, but it's much more expensive than the second one. If I can go show/standby/whatever you want to call it for the earlier flight (which is not guaranteed, subject to availability, etc), I would probably just book the second flight and take my chances. But if not, I might pay up for the earlier one.

This would be restricted business (looks like I fare class), not flexible.