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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 6:21 am
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Originally Posted by fallinasleep
I have an AA-issued OW award ticket in business, and I need to change dates. Date changes are free, so no problem there.

Problem is there is no business available on the dates I want, so I am thinking about voluntarily downgrading to Y to travel on the dates I need. Now, the question is, will BA or CX or IB allow me to standby for a business class seat if there is availability on the day of departure?

Thanks.
I remember seeing somewhere that atleast AY issued OW awards cannot be put on waitlist, dunno if there's some specific rules with AA/CX.
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