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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 2:50 pm
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ernestnywang
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Originally Posted by Richard Yu
* I get perks like same day standby changes for free. Helpful on shuttle-like routes like PEK->HKG, but its an unpublished benefit so YMMV.
Have you had any experience getting free standby with Economy Light or Economy Essential after the fare family concept was introduced? Thanks!

Originally Posted by Richard Yu
* I've almost never gotten free op-ups on CX even when I was Diamond. Only got on my bday and full flights (got pushed up to make space for overbooked lower cabins)
Umm, "got pushed up to make space for overbooked lower cabins" is what is called an op-up
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