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Old Dec 16, 2024 | 6:47 am
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Originally Posted by niji248
About AA, I haven't read their fine prints about SDC but I do know that routing/same city airport changes are not permitted. In my previous experience, I did twice SDC from JFK-LAX and once LAX-JFK, and I vividly remember the fare on the new flight changed from my original "I" to "J" and "C". Now, the LP crediting remains the same as the fare booked, but at least the SDC options were available and do-able.

Edit: I just went on to read the fine prints on AA.com, and nowhere do they mention fare class restrictions and nothing restrictive for status holders.
Domestic Same Day Confirmed Flight Change / SDFC / SDC / CFC / "Standby"


The new changes suck. No SDC at airport, only online unless have status. Online frequently fails leaving no options for numerous.

Same fare class isn't required. However a seat being available (even in same fare class) isn't it either. Basically AA decides if they will allow SDC on a flight by flight basis. You could have a J fare but not be allowed to SDC to a flight with J. Routing changes have never been allowed.

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