Originally Posted by
LucWise
Did a search but couldn't find my answer, sorry if this have been covered before...
I received a schedule change notice for a trip in January. I am able to see the options on nwa.com to change my flight. Question is, how long can I wait to make the change? Could I wait until a couple days before I'm supposed to depart to take advantage of the schedule change and pick new flights for that day (ideally flights that are nearly F0Y0)?
What is the motivation for selecting F0Y0? Increase chances of a bump or op-up (if your trip involves an international segment)? I assume that by F0Y0 you mean zero availability in all classes.
It will be difficult, if not impossible to get booked in F0Y0. After all zero availability means just that.
The other issue is that if you wait until a couple of days before your trip, you have not been diligent in rescheduling your flights despite NW giving you ample opportunity to do so. Your only recourse at that time could be to get a refund. Even thatn your case would be rather week. If that's nwhat you want, go ahead and wait.