That language appears to be quite new. It was not there last time I checked.

According to web.archive.org, that language did not exist on May 22, 2014.
http://web.archive.org/web/201405221...mers/sd-tc.jsp

Sounds like they may have changed the program terms when they started to waive fees for elites and certain customers sometime last fall?

As someone who travels in/out of PIT I believe this is the primary driver limiting my SDC options. If I am flying PIT-LAX-SAN then I can't use SDC at all as there is only one PIT-LAX flight each day and the rules prohibit all other options.

I'm scheduled to be flying AA 57 (LHR-MIA) soon but wanted to switch to the later AA flight to try out the 77W. The ticket can't be changed but can I do a same day change for the later flight? I'll be OW ruby (not on AA) too. If I can do the change, will I have to pay? Moreover, how much would I have to pay if this is possible?

Thanks

SDFC does NOT apply to INTL flights. You will have to pay fare difference and change fee (generally.)

Oh! Well that makes it easy.
Thanks for the swift reply :)

Yeah, keyword here is "generally".

I had a great AC AAngel in MIA willing to do it for me for free from from AA56 to AA38 in J. But I ended up sticking with 56.

Actually, no, no "generally" required.

The actual process known as "SDFC" is one thing-- and Madison Guy is completely correct.

In terms of an AAgent just allowing standby (NOT using SDFC-- but also not collecting fee/fare difference, if any) that's different and, yes, can and does happen notwithstanding rules on same.

I'm also curious regarding others' recent successes changing a BA Avios redemption booking using CFC on AA. I have not had issues in the past, but its been almost a year since I last tried (and there have been numerous CFC changes since then).

-FlyerBeek

Is it allowed to do standby for flights to Mexico? I might have an upcoming flight DFW-MEX with awful connection time. From the T&C it seems like Mexico is not included, while Canada and Caribbean are allowed in SDS. I really hope I could do a SDS in DFW, otherwise it will be an awful wait...
TIA!

USAir has an (odd to me:)) method of counting days:
If I am searching for a flt. on say 6/26/15, a flt. departing at 1:00 AM on 6/27/15 would be included.
Once the systems are merged, some consensus (between AA and USAir) would have to take place on what SAME DAY travel is.

True. Since AA systems are generally the surviving ones, I'm guessing AA's interpretation will remain: midnight to midnight for the departure time.

To answer my own question from above: I was able to successfully change a BA Avios redemption on AA using CFC, but it required AA reissuing the ticket (the EXP desk phone agent was initially hesitant to do this, but spoke with someone who told her it was alright). The new flight was booked into T (sAAver award) inventory, although no T inventory existed prior to making the CFC request (E3 with only K inventory and above showing available on EF). Ticket was reissued immediately to AA stock while on the phone.

-FlyerBeek

Exec Platinum benefit question
 

My job required a transfer to Denver (from Charlotte) and significantly more travel. AA does not run as many flights from Den and it seems to be an affluent area with quite a bit of paid F. On longer flights to east coast upgrades rarely become available at 100 hour mark but am probably 23/25 so far. So no complaints.

My meeting in LA ended 4 hours early. I was scheduled to fly out at 9pm, check website and saw benefit of "complimentary" same day itinerary changes on AA metal. Checked website and saw available seats so called and asked to switch to 6 pm flight and was told change fee and fare difference was applicable. Me, I thought same day chane was complimentary. CSR, it is if available. Me, there are empty seats. CSR, no flight has to be available. Me, I don't understand? CSR, basically flight has to be practically empty. Did not want to argue so headed to LAX.

Checked at Admirals lounge about standby. Was told no problem but reminded there would be no upgrade. I said I was happy to get on flight and figured upgrades had been assigned. No she said, you are not eligible on standby. So you would let a FC seat go empty if available because of standby status. She replied, yes.

Got to gate, told you are first for standby but does not look good. Flight boarded and at very end name was called and I got boarding pass for FC. Happy but confused, what are the rules? No complaining, have been generally very happy with US/AA.

You need the flight you are changing to to have "E" space available. See:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html