<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Attila123:
CO told me that KLM would not let me standby for a KLM ticket. Since I had to wait so long I said I would fly to AMS on my own dime and standby for the CO flight there (would have been much cheaper than the many nights airport hotels)and CO still said NO I must start in Munich. I was always told we must abide by the original fare class rules.
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I would still try to go (by rental car or train) to either GVA, ZRH or FRA and present the case to a CO airport agent. On the phone, they will not change your ticket to another destination, but at the airport they can do whatever they want and if you present a solid case (which you certainly have) I would say you have better chances to get on a plane.