Originally Posted by Shareholder
STAR awards have never permitted standby for earlier flights so no change there. These have always been very restrictive with no changes after departure.
The real change has been the timelines on changing or redepositing awards.
Correct on the star awards, except that you can change the return date IF space is available, but the change must be made through AE, not the STAR carrier (they will tell you to go to AC ticketing).