Can I standby for an earlier flight?
Jan 22, 2008, 10:04 am
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what if it is the domestic portion of an international flight?
Jan 22, 2008, 10:07 am
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Man you guys know so much about other carriers - or just have mad internet skillz. Having lived in the DFW area most of my life I've really only experienced the AA wAAy.
A little (more) off-topic: why is it that you can't fly standby on international flights? Less incentive for the airlines - less likely to need a standby flight from the pax end?
A little (more) off-topic: why is it that you can't fly standby on international flights? Less incentive for the airlines - less likely to need a standby flight from the pax end?
Jan 22, 2008, 11:00 am
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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.
I hate asking this but I cannot remember which airlines will let you and which ones will not. Thanks for your understanding.
Jan 22, 2008, 11:12 am
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That said, it never hurts to ask the gate agent or AC AAngels, as it's a policy that seemingly can be overridden for various reasons--for instance anticipated weather issues.