Oct 22, 2015, 10:34 am
Last edit by: Prospero
This thread relates to international changes only. For "domestic" including Canada, Caribbean, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, ) same day changes see this thread.
International Same Day Flight Change has been limited to:
Link to American Airlines' current policy on Same Day Flight Change.
Link to AA FAQ - Same Day Flight Change
Link to archived aa.com Same Day Flight Change policy
Link to archived aa.com Same Day Travel Changes / SDFC and Standby FAQ
Standby The standby policy applies to travel within and between the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, the Caribbean or Canada on American and/or American Eagle.
International Same Day Flight Change has been limited to:
Link to American Airlines' current policy on Same Day Flight Change.Link to AA FAQ - Same Day Flight Change
Link to archived aa.com Same Day Flight Change policy
Link to archived aa.com Same Day Travel Changes / SDFC and Standby FAQ
Standby The standby policy applies to travel within and between the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, the Caribbean or Canada on American and/or American Eagle.
International Same Day Flight Change / SDFC / SDC / CDC (consolidated)
Mar 2, 2018, 12:43 am
#91
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,752
I am OWE (AY Plat) and AA Nothing. I have an AA-issued award ticket in J, HEL-LHR-JFK, where LHR-JFK is AA flight number and metal. I've got a layover if 5.5 hours at LHR.
Can I get a SDFC for an earlier LHR-JFK flight at no charge? Reading the rules, I suppose I can (due to J award ticket).
How do I proceed to get this? Online 24 hours before the departure of my original LHR flight? At LHR T3 transfer desk?
Can I get a SDFC for an earlier LHR-JFK flight at no charge? Reading the rules, I suppose I can (due to J award ticket).
How do I proceed to get this? Online 24 hours before the departure of my original LHR flight? At LHR T3 transfer desk?
Mar 2, 2018, 1:17 am
#92
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: RBKC
Programs: AA EXP and Eurostar Carte Blanche
Posts: 3,850
The function is normally available on aa.com when you view your booking within the correct timeframe. There will be a button at the top that gives you the change option.
But if you have an award ticket, you could simply change the ticket to an earlier flight, assuming inventory is available.
But if you have an award ticket, you could simply change the ticket to an earlier flight, assuming inventory is available.
Mar 2, 2018, 4:37 am
#93
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,752
Thanks! Would SDFC require U inventory to be available? If yes, then it doesn't look very good.
There's no U right now to change into. What I'm really hoping for is U on the direct HEL-JFK to open up...
There's no U right now to change into. What I'm really hoping for is U on the direct HEL-JFK to open up...
Apr 29, 2018, 9:09 am
#94
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 39
I'm pretty sure the answer is no - but I will try anyways.
Traveling LAX-NRT on AA codeshare JL metal. Any chance I could standby either LAX-HND or LAX-NRT on AA metal? Or could I upgrade if C becomes available on to one of those earlier flights?
Thanks!
Traveling LAX-NRT on AA codeshare JL metal. Any chance I could standby either LAX-HND or LAX-NRT on AA metal? Or could I upgrade if C becomes available on to one of those earlier flights?
Thanks!
Oct 8, 2018, 4:38 pm
#96
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP, lowly UA 1K; Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold; National EC, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,214
Have there been any changes to SDC rules or still only on JFK-LHR?
I’m trying to figure out if I can catch the earlier LAX-LHR flight later this week
I’m trying to figure out if I can catch the earlier LAX-LHR flight later this week
Dec 7, 2018, 9:41 am
#97
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Long Island, NY
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 732
Flying JFK-LHR with AA, then LHR-CDG on BA.
If I use the SDC on the flight JFK-LHR, has anyone had any report of how to change the second leg on BA?
Just go to the transfer counter at LHR?
Thanks guys.
If I use the SDC on the flight JFK-LHR, has anyone had any report of how to change the second leg on BA?
Just go to the transfer counter at LHR?
Thanks guys.
May 9, 2019, 1:12 pm
#99
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Redding, CT
Posts: 604
Couple of questions regarding process for SDFC on LHR to JFK international flight.
Presume it will show up as option on trip details page just like any other domestic SDFC at the T- 24 hour mark?
How do I do it if I want to change because I think better option for SWU clearance on another flight? Do I simply do the SDFC on line and then call and have them apply SWU if available or put it on waitlist if not available? Or since I am waitlisted on original flight for SWU will it transfer automatically if I do SDFC?
Thanks in advance.
Presume it will show up as option on trip details page just like any other domestic SDFC at the T- 24 hour mark?
How do I do it if I want to change because I think better option for SWU clearance on another flight? Do I simply do the SDFC on line and then call and have them apply SWU if available or put it on waitlist if not available? Or since I am waitlisted on original flight for SWU will it transfer automatically if I do SDFC?
Thanks in advance.
May 9, 2019, 6:23 pm
#100
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Redding, CT
Posts: 604
Couple of questions regarding process for SDFC on LHR to JFK international flight.
Presume it will show up as option on trip details page just like any other domestic SDFC at the T- 24 hour mark?
How do I do it if I want to change because I think better option for SWU clearance on another flight? Do I simply do the SDFC on line and then call and have them apply SWU if available or put it on waitlist if not available? Or since I am waitlisted on original flight for SWU will it transfer automatically if I do SDFC?
Thanks in advance.
Presume it will show up as option on trip details page just like any other domestic SDFC at the T- 24 hour mark?
How do I do it if I want to change because I think better option for SWU clearance on another flight? Do I simply do the SDFC on line and then call and have them apply SWU if available or put it on waitlist if not available? Or since I am waitlisted on original flight for SWU will it transfer automatically if I do SDFC?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks again
May 9, 2019, 8:14 pm
#101
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: The FT AA forum, until it no longer wants me.
Programs: CK or bust
Posts: 1,913
May 10, 2019, 12:31 am
#102
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA EXP | Marriott Bonvoy Titanium| Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 11,249
Sep 17, 2019, 10:07 am
#103
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: IND
Programs: DL DM, UA & AA Peeon, Hilton/Starwood Gold
Posts: 875
Same Day Change Markets incl. only JFK-LHR?
Hi all, a new Plat Pro here, just trying to familiarize myself with offerings and benefits.
By my reading of the Same Day Travel page it seems same day change is only offered on flights to LHR if via JFK, is that correct? Was looking to book an itinerary including ORD-LHR with the hope of perhaps being able to make a change but wanted to see if others have had any experience with this. Many thanks!
By my reading of the Same Day Travel page it seems same day change is only offered on flights to LHR if via JFK, is that correct? Was looking to book an itinerary including ORD-LHR with the hope of perhaps being able to make a change but wanted to see if others have had any experience with this. Many thanks!
Oct 19, 2019, 9:41 pm
#104
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
SDFC has been reported by some as having been expanded to other than JFK-LHR flights, so be aware the flights eligible for SDFC are increasing.,
Oct 23, 2019, 4:03 pm
#105
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: AA Plat Pro
Posts: 909
I had 4 SWU (2 pax) confirm right after ticketing on ORD-LHR-JFK. Would my upgrade stick/keep me in business, if I wanted and had availability to move to earlier LHR-JFK? EXP if that matters.
Anyone have luck with ORD-LHR sdfc?
Thank you!
Anyone have luck with ORD-LHR sdfc?
Thank you!