Yu Zhong

So I booked a partner ticket with an AS connection after international arrival in SEA. Since all SEA to SFO connections on the same day are out of space for partners the ticket is booked with a next day connection, I am wondering if there is any chance I could get a seat at SEA by talking to GA or counter?

I know SDC won't apply here but once I was in the same situation a sympathetic Delta agent gave me a same day left-over seat for $50. I am also MVPG if that helps, just wondering if anyone had similar experience.

eponymous_coward

halamadrid

I would say that the tough part is that since this is not an Alaska ticket, they are not going to be able to make any changes to it so that you can get a seat in the flight you want. I remember making a redemption through Delta with an Alaska connection but when I tried to make a small change I couldn't (can't remember what it was but the agent really tried since I'm 75K). Ultimately they told me I had to deal with Delta to do anything with the ticket. Now, this was not at the airport or anything so that might be a different story. Couple of questions though: how soon are you traveling? and how may SEA-SFO flights are left for that day once you land in SEA? I mention this b/c a one-way if it's not too soon would probably run you 100 bucks or so. You can buy one of the last flights for that day and try your strategy on the earlier flights when you land. If you strike out you can always get on the flight you purchased and if it works you can just cancel and get the money into your wallet. Ultimately, I'm guessing that a $100 is less than what you would spend on the hotel for that night. Good luck.

Yu Zhong

That's my plan too, since most hotels now require 24 hour cancellation I might have to roll the dice at SEA, or rent a minivan to sleep for a few hours...

Yu Zhong

I thought about it, but I am traveling during the 7/4 holiday and tickets on 7/8 are already going at $300+ so I figure trying my luck at the airport is better. AS should have control of the ticket by then since it's within 24 hours of departure and operating carrier gets access at check-in, there are 6 or 7 flights on 7/8 after I land so it's very likely there will be seats left so it's a question of whether they can/will give one to me, will share after I travel.

CDKing

I can't find the reference to it so maybe its gone but you used to be able to SDC to flight 10PM or later the day before. Though i believe it only applied to routes like SEA/ANC that have flights that depart nearly 24 hours a day. Other than that It's called same day change for a reason.

bworrell

Some corporate rates still have 6pm cancels available. IHG is one example.

beckoa

Worth a shot to ask, but officially this is a no.

We run into this a fair bit SEA-ANC when fares are cheaper (or saver space is available) on the 6 or 8 AM SEA-ANC.

Usually I just book a room (or camp out in the airport). Think I've checked before, but checked luggage makes it difficult.

Good luck ^

Yu Zhong

Thanks! Checked luggage is supposed to be claimed in SEA after international arrival anyway so that shouldn't be a problem. Maybe your luggage was checked through on domestic connection?

beckoa

Checking luggage can inhibit connections, even if inbound from an international flight (other carriers send info to AS). This is specifically an AS issue.

Yu Zhong

Quick update: it didn't work out, AS agent at transfer desk claimed she doesn't have control of the ticket until the day of flight, I am not sure if it's true but given all flights to SFO are full today I didn't push her.