Feb 16, 2016, 10:40 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
NOTE AA SDFC CHANGED POLICY: As of 01/15/16 the SDFC option will be limited to alternate flights only if they follow the same origin, destination, and also SAME CONNECTION POINT. Other rules seem to be unchanged as far as available 24-hours before, no charge to EXP, no co-terminals allowed, and slight overlap to calendar date limitation for late night may be possible.
"Domestic" Same Day Confirmed Flight Change / SDFC / SDC / CFC / "Standby"
ARCHIVE: Domestic SDFC / SDC /CFC Same Day Confirmed Flight Change
Apr 28, 2015, 9:11 am
#137
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: JFK > LGA >> EWR
Programs: AA EXP 1.2mm, Kimpton IC, Starwood Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,180
Apr 28, 2015, 6:26 pm
#140
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: IL
Posts: 270
Any experience with SFC fee waiver for EXP companion on same PNR? Thanks in advance.
Apr 28, 2015, 10:54 pm
#141
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EP 3MM, UA Silver, Bonvoy LT TIT, Hyatt Explorist, HH Silver, Caesars PLT
Posts: 7,259
Apr 28, 2015, 11:59 pm
#142
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 123
May 4, 2015, 3:47 am
#143
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: SAN
Programs: AA-EXP; US-Silver; Marriott-Platinum; Starwood-Platinum; Hilton-Gold
Posts: 1,260
May 7, 2015, 9:33 am
#144
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Starwood Plat
Posts: 189
Are we allowed to request upgrades after we SDC to a new flight? I successfully did an SDC online to get onto an earlier flight, but when I checked in to the new flight it shows the upgrade status as "Not Available" during the check-in process and I sure enough do not show up on the Upgrade list for the flight.
May 7, 2015, 10:18 am
#145
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
Programs: AA EXP, UA GLD, Bonvoy Titan, HH Dia, WoH Exp
Posts: 2,673
I would also like to know if SDC is available for Business or First class seats. I know United offers it and have used it several times, but I don't think AA offers it at this time.
Last edited by Time traveller; May 7, 2015 at 10:54 am
May 7, 2015, 11:29 am
#146
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: AA EXP, AA LT Gold, SPG Plat 75
Posts: 890
Same Day Confirmed Flight Change Policy
So I have had a confusing issue with AA that I cannot seem to find an official answer on.
In short, let's say I am flying domestically from point A to point B, with a connection in point X, with only one of the two flights being on American Airlines Metal. So AAA-XXX-BBB, where only AAA-XXX is on AA metal, and say XXX-BBB on Alaska Metal/Flight Numbers.
In the past (2014) I have been able to do a SDC to go direct from AAA-BBB on AA Metal, and have done so multiple times. The EXP Agent I spoke with is telling me that this is against policy and that I never should have been allowed to do something like this. For example, last year I had a DFW-CLT-SEA award flight (DFW-CLT on AA, CLT-SEA on AS) I was able to change direct to DFW-SEA for the $75 fee (now waived for EXPs
).
Does anyone know what the official policy is on this, or better yet, does anyone have a link?
Side note, while we are discussing SDCs, say I am booked DFW-SEA and want to make a mini-mileage run out of it, would I be allowed to change it via SDC to something like DFW-ORD-SEA (assuming availability of course)?
Edit: Per AA.com here says thay "you can confirm a seat or standby on a different flight as long as the alternate flight: 1)Has the same origin and destination; 2) Is for the same calendar day of departure; 3) Has eligible seats available" and does not mention any other restrictions like that the all the old flights have to be operated by AA Metal (obviously the new one would).
In short, let's say I am flying domestically from point A to point B, with a connection in point X, with only one of the two flights being on American Airlines Metal. So AAA-XXX-BBB, where only AAA-XXX is on AA metal, and say XXX-BBB on Alaska Metal/Flight Numbers.
In the past (2014) I have been able to do a SDC to go direct from AAA-BBB on AA Metal, and have done so multiple times. The EXP Agent I spoke with is telling me that this is against policy and that I never should have been allowed to do something like this. For example, last year I had a DFW-CLT-SEA award flight (DFW-CLT on AA, CLT-SEA on AS) I was able to change direct to DFW-SEA for the $75 fee (now waived for EXPs
). Does anyone know what the official policy is on this, or better yet, does anyone have a link?
Side note, while we are discussing SDCs, say I am booked DFW-SEA and want to make a mini-mileage run out of it, would I be allowed to change it via SDC to something like DFW-ORD-SEA (assuming availability of course)?
Edit: Per AA.com here says thay "you can confirm a seat or standby on a different flight as long as the alternate flight: 1)Has the same origin and destination; 2) Is for the same calendar day of departure; 3) Has eligible seats available" and does not mention any other restrictions like that the all the old flights have to be operated by AA Metal (obviously the new one would).
Last edited by Phasers; May 7, 2015 at 11:46 am Reason: Added Link
May 7, 2015, 2:13 pm
#147
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: AA EXP, AA LT Gold, SPG Plat 75
Posts: 890
Update to my questions: I called AA and another agent claimed that as long as the first flight was an AA flight, I could standby/do a SDFC, but if the first flight was on another carrier I can't. Another agent said I cannot even if the first flight is on American. So still no definitive answer there. All I know is I have done it before multiple times. But apparently I was not supposed to be allowed?
To the second question: Agent said I could add connections if I want to turn my trip into a mini mileage run.
To the second question: Agent said I could add connections if I want to turn my trip into a mini mileage run.
May 7, 2015, 5:42 pm
#148
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DCA's home, AA hubs and spokes are where you'll usually find me
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plat
Posts: 367
US Standby priority
Despite Googling and reading 10 pages, I couldn't find the answer - apologies if it's embedded somewhere deep in this thread.
I'm an AA EXP traveling on a BA-issued (Avios but with my AA# linked) US DCA-BOS shuttle tomorrow night. EF shows nearly sold-out flights all afternoon though I know seats are pretty volatile on these flights, particularly Friday afternoons. I want to fly earlier and I'm assuming Move Up is going to be off the table so here's my question -- how do the US standby lists prioritize? Will it account for my AA status and rank at the top? Or is there some other methodology? I'm far more familiar with AA's ranking protocol.
Thanks!
I'm an AA EXP traveling on a BA-issued (Avios but with my AA# linked) US DCA-BOS shuttle tomorrow night. EF shows nearly sold-out flights all afternoon though I know seats are pretty volatile on these flights, particularly Friday afternoons. I want to fly earlier and I'm assuming Move Up is going to be off the table so here's my question -- how do the US standby lists prioritize? Will it account for my AA status and rank at the top? Or is there some other methodology? I'm far more familiar with AA's ranking protocol.
Thanks!
May 7, 2015, 8:06 pm
#149
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 50K, Bonvoy PE; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 425
I am flying business class on an avios redemption on AA. From my reading of the CFC policy, I should be eligible for a confirmed flight change at the 24 hour window at no charge (since I'm flying business class -- I happen to be OW Saphire too).
My question is this: if there are no business class seats available on other flights, will the online system allow me to CFC for an economy seat?
My question is this: if there are no business class seats available on other flights, will the online system allow me to CFC for an economy seat?
May 8, 2015, 7:11 am
#150
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: DCA
Programs: DL DM, AA EXP, various hotel
Posts: 2,227
I am flying business class on an avios redemption on AA. From my reading of the CFC policy, I should be eligible for a confirmed flight change at the 24 hour window at no charge (since I'm flying business class -- I happen to be OW Saphire too).
My question is this: if there are no business class seats available on other flights, will the online system allow me to CFC for an economy seat?
My question is this: if there are no business class seats available on other flights, will the online system allow me to CFC for an economy seat?