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Old Jul 18, 2021 | 9:13 am
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Originally Posted by jpsj
I am an Exec Plat. I am trying to use Same Day FLight Change. Currently, I have chosen a flight and am on standby. Will this require me to go to the airport before that flight or will it possibly clear before the flight? I have had experiences when there is bad weather when choosing an option it confirms immediately. Does this ever happen with the Same Day Flight Change option?
I would expect standby to clear at the gate... I have not heard of revenue standby clearing earlier.

There is a different same-day flight change product where you are confirmed on the new flight. However, it is not always offered, so sometimes standby is the best you can do.
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