Originally Posted by
YEG Guy
Too d@mn cheap to spend $50 to get out on an earlier flight.
The T+ fare rules are very generous as they offer any Econ seat available for $50 flat fee. There is no change fee plus fare difference plus you get a confirmed seat on the flight.
If you don't feel it's worth $50 to go earlier, then either have the clairvoyance to plan an earlier flight at time of booking or be prepared to sit and wait in the airport.
FYI, I have used the $50 same day change fee about 3-4 times this year, all out of my own pocket. Spending a little personal cash to get there sooner is worth it in my opinion.
Things were a little different back in late 90s. In 1999 I spent $2500 to fly from YEG-YYZ on 3 days notice, and yes I got same day standby with the fare. This year I spent $1300 for YYC-YYZ return on 3 day notice with a T+ fare. I will take the $1200 savings and spend extra $50 for earlier flight if needed.
I am shaking my head in disbelief over this comment. A few years ago AC would let you go standby on virtually any fare. Then they changed it to $150 for T fares and $50 for T+ fares and you call this generous?! Have you been so beaten down by AC that you think this is a great deal? For your information there are still plenty of US airlines that still allow free non-confirmed same-day standby.
It is these customer-unfriendly rules that caused me to switch the majority of my travel to AS this year and I have been much happier.