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Jan 20, 2008, 4:07 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasternTraveler

I have a flight out of ATL at 1:20 on WED, there is a flight that is very very light at 10:35. Would AA allow me to board the earlier flight at no charge, if I were there and ready to go?

I hate asking this but I cannot remember which airlines will let you and which ones will not. Thanks for your understanding.

Yes, standbys are permitted on AA.
Checkin time, in addition to other factors, affects standby and upgrade priority, so check in as close to 24 hours ahead as possible.