Originally Posted by
Gaza
Unless you are on a flexible or semi-flexible ticket the chances of you getting on the earlier flight are very remote. The concept of sameday standby does not exist as such in Europe. Status does not alter this.
If you are on a semi-flexible you may be able to pay a fee (GBP30-GBP50 depending on ticket) plus any difference in fare. For example; if you are booked in "B" but there are is no availability in that bucket you will be charged the difference between "B" and the next highest available fare class plus the change fee.
Do a search and you will find that this has been asked many times before.
At the other end of the pond, I'm travelling from lax on 268 on the only available mfu for the day to Club - or for the week for that matter- in 3 weeks-T fare
if I show up for the earlier flight , is it still the rules of the fare?, , 200 USD change fee per person , or worse?- how charming can a 58 year old be? I think my charm days are long gone. I do have fabulous American teeth though.
but at LAX everyone does.