Thanks.

how to interpret kiosk info for flt change?
 

[I was flying las-lax-jfk on 1/10/15, to play it "safe" I wanted to go on an earlier flt for las-lax in case of a delay].
When I got to a kiosk in las, I chose the "standby" option to fly on #169 (per EF had the best chance); two "priority" bc p/o and the screen noted I was upgraded:)). The screen also noted that my lax-jfk was "delayed".
A. Checking EF, AA.COM and AA's flt. info 800#--made NO mention of a delay for my lax-jfk.
B. About 45 minutes before #169's dep. time I showed the GA my two priority bc's, and mentioned the upg note--she said that meant I was on the list. Reality: all standbys got on, I DID get upgraded--there was (still) one empty seat in F when the plane departed.

PS: Side comment: at LAS, AA's (own) kiosks are difficult to get to if lots of people are on line (like at 7 am); but scatted throughout the airport, there are "generic" kiosks, with 10 (or more) airlines to choose from.

When I flew UA as 1K, I could get a SDC for me and others on my itinerary (including companion upgrades, if available. Otherwise, they'd put us both on the UG list). However, I never tried it with more than myself and another person, so I couldn't tell you if it would work for more than two people on the same reservation.

I do hope they limit it if they go this route, IMHO. It's one thing if you're traveling with one or two family members, a business partner, or something like that. However, it could become problematic (especially during IRROPS) if Aunt Bettye, Uncle Jack's best friend, cousin Peggy Sue, and the patriarchs Ma and Pa Kettle can all be included in an EXP's SDC free-of-charge.

The horror, and EXP applying some perks to his casual-traveler family when traveling with him!

I love those common kiosks at LAS. They've had them there for many years. I also believe they're at the rental car center and the Sands Convention Center.

The also had some at CES.

A follow up to this, as it might help others reading the thread at some point.

I just got off TLV-PHL and got to the AC. Since I'm booked on an AA flight, I cannot stand by to an earlier US flight. I didn't really think about that when I booked it. I figured that was an option, but it's not yet. Hopefully soon, though! ^

So it sounds like they're at the main convention center, too? Not surprising, but good to know!

Free, confirmed same day change for EXP goes into effect this month (January 2015). Anyone know what date?

Also - the wiki should be updated to state this is pending.

It already did, Jan 1.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...l#post24109363

Yes, but apparently it is done by calling and an agent manually overriding the $75 fee. Any date when this will be automated at AA.com.

Can someone else confirm if it is possible to add yourself online to the standby list of a flight 24 hrs prior? I just hit gold in december and am going on a segment/mileage run in a few weeks. If I can add myself online to MSY-MIA-DFW-IAH instead of explaining to an agent why I'd like to change MSY-DFW-IAH that will make my life much easier. Also, can you standby for more segments than you are booked for? Thank you!

No reason to doubt, but I find it interesting that the free SDC for EXP is not showing in the benefits or on the AA.com page about this.

Of course it's late and maybe I'm missing it.

The irony for me is that last week was the first time I paid for SDC.

In case it's not mentioned here (at least it happened to me), apparently if you are inside the 2hr window you can only be added to the UG list at the airport. It was not an option after I changed flights and the EXP desk told me they couldn't do it because it was less than 2 hrs before the new flight.

FWIW. While I was not in a position to change my flight today, when I selected 'same day flight change' the flights that had the confirmed choices available said $0. Last week it said $75.

I did notice that the 'standby' option was not available for those flights.

I checked in (at CES Central Hall) for my flight on 1/10/15.
[The (special) check-in terminals there have fewer airlines than the ones at the airport...but AA is on both.]