Originally Posted by
Mbcijim10
My question is: If it looks good for me to fly, I will go ahead and cancel my refundable revenue tickets on the morning of my flights and go standby with his buddy pass...
You absolutely cannot cancel paid/confirmed reservations to nonrev between the same cities on the same date. This is one of the basic rules of NRSA. Sounds like your AA friend might not nonrev much, but this could still get him into hot water if discovered (possible revocation of nonrev privileges).
-FlyerBeek