<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MatthewClement:
It was always my understanding that you could standby on the day for an earlier flight that was non-stop, even if you were booked on a connecting itinerary. In fact, I've often been offered more direct routing when flying on mileage runs -- an example of where UA's helpfulness actually defeats my purpose!
Is this not policy?</font>
Not sure this was "policy" to begin with. Technically, I don't think United is obligated to provide this option. The fact that they did before, only means that it's possible, but not to be expected, I think.
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When once you have experienced being a 1K, you will forever fly the friendly skies with your eyes set on 100% mileage bonus and SWUs, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return, every year!