Originally Posted by
Crastonts
Other airlines, such as BA, will happily accommodate you in an earlier flight, free of charge. They do this for both national and international flights.
Since when?
I had an Avios RFS ticket a few years back for LHR-BUD (evening flight) following a cruise that ended in Southampton. Not only did the BA agent not permit me to take the earlier flight; she wouldn't even let me check my luggage in so far in advance of departure time. When I asked another BA agent if there were any food service options landside, she took pity on me, and at least let me check my bag so that I could go airside and access a Priority Pass lounge.