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Old Jan 11, 2024 | 7:46 pm
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Originally Posted by MM_someday
Flying with checked bags on a saver award domestic itinerary with a 2h layover in Chicago. Turns out a close buddy of mine is in downtown Chicago that day and wanted to see if we could grab lunch. Can I opt for a later flight on the second leg once I land in Chicago? Does that fall under SDC?
Many agents will refuse to do an SDC with checked luggage, but in the scenario you're describing, it's theoretically possible. The problem you're likely to run into Is a lack of saver award space on your connecting flight.
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