ARCHIVE: Domestic Same Day Confirmed Flight Change / SDFC / SDC / CFC / "Standby"
Apr 22, 2017, 4:05 pm
#496
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
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I agree travel is tougher today since we as consumers have far fewer options. The old day are long gone I get it, but come on AA...you market a benefit and it's pretty much useless. Is there a particular fare bucket that SDC pulls from? I have no idea why AA doesn't make this benefit actually useful like UA does. Does anyone know if DL has a good SDC feature?
As for AA coach requires that both E and your original fare class be available and no routing changes. First requires your fare class and no routing changes. Plus the new flight needs to be less then 24hrs away.
Apr 22, 2017, 5:52 pm
#497
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Try again when it's actually supposed to be available.
I'd advise against DL - I can't check in for my Monday flight with them - another scam due to the technicality of 24 hours in advance....
Apr 24, 2017, 3:29 am
#498
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, DL GM, AS MVP75K
Posts: 72
System Specs
But my point is just because the benefit does not work for the one route you want they need to change the program. I'm sure if we could get the specs from the system we'd find many more gain with the program the way it is. Too many people keep the blinders too tight and don't consider what others need/use.
Airport agents can utilize the "wrong coupon" to substitute a different connect point, i.e. DEN-ORD-LGA can have DFW substituted for ORD, but the outside system can't do that without issuing a new ticket.
Until someone comes up with plausible system "specs" that say otherwise - this remains the only explanation that makes any sense.
Apr 24, 2017, 5:51 am
#499
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 2,203
Wow. U call it a scam and don't know how it works. It really isn't a scam but there are rules. Take a look at .com on what flights are eligible and to answer ur question, E class would need to be available for a revenue ticket.
And nite tgat sdfc can sometimes be difficult on popular routes that are basically booked full. At 24 hours out. I think there usually has robbed anywhere from 3-5 seats available in Y for an E seat to pop up. And if there is a sniff of weather/irrops, then it is almost impossible to find a SDFC.
And nite tgat sdfc can sometimes be difficult on popular routes that are basically booked full. At 24 hours out. I think there usually has robbed anywhere from 3-5 seats available in Y for an E seat to pop up. And if there is a sniff of weather/irrops, then it is almost impossible to find a SDFC.
I agree travel is tougher today since we as consumers have far fewer options. The old day are long gone I get it, but come on AA...you market a benefit and it's pretty much useless. Is there a particular fare bucket that SDC pulls from? I have no idea why AA doesn't make this benefit actually useful like UA does. Does anyone know if DL has a good SDC feature?
Apr 24, 2017, 6:08 am
#500
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: DCA/IAD/WAS
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Also, as mentioned before, I wouldn't even bother with the website - never pulls up anything for me despite there being plenty of E. Call in or use the Twitter team.
Apr 25, 2017, 11:58 pm
#501
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 219
same day standby
Hi,
I am flying LAS-LAX at 10:20 am and I would like to catch an earlier flight, as I have an unprotected international transfer on UA at LAX.
Can I ask for a free same-day standby? I am a OWE, but the class of the ticket is Q. Is this considered basic economy?
Thanks.
I am flying LAS-LAX at 10:20 am and I would like to catch an earlier flight, as I have an unprotected international transfer on UA at LAX.
Can I ask for a free same-day standby? I am a OWE, but the class of the ticket is Q. Is this considered basic economy?
Thanks.
Apr 26, 2017, 1:58 am
#502
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Yes as OWE you qualify for free SDFC. Q is standard discounted coach bucket.
Apr 26, 2017, 7:44 pm
#503
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
Programs: AA EXP, UA GLD, Bonvoy Titan, HH Dia, WoH Exp
Posts: 2,673
I have used SDC changes to my United itinerary in F, but always thought it would be nice if it was available on AA as well.
Apr 27, 2017, 6:09 am
#504
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Minneapolis
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, GlobalEntry, Admirals Club, United Club
Posts: 1,948
Today is the first time I've ever seen an option to do a same day change online! Logged in for my flight tomorrow and clicked on the link and it actually came up with an option to change to and there are 2 people in the itinerary! I've never seen an available flight online before. Did AA make some changes or is this just an anomaly?
If they have improved the system ^ to AA.
If they have improved the system ^ to AA.
Apr 27, 2017, 9:29 am
#505
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, Marriott Ambassador (LT Titanium)
Posts: 94
Upgrade + Same-day day flight change = Profit? (to merge SDFC)
Hey All - I just booked a flight and am considering if the follow scenario is possible:
1. Book cheapest flight of the day (ex. JFK/LAX 9pm)
2. Confirm an upgrade early enough to be considered for same-day flight change to the flight before (ex. JFK/LAX 8pm)
3. Call the EP desk and ask for confirmed same-day flight change and/or ask at 8pm flight gate to be placed on same-day standby list
I suppose the underlying questions here are:
-Does an upgrade follow the passenger on a same-day flight change?
-If there is no availability in J, would they process your same-day change back to Y?
Any insights/experiences are greatly appreciated!
-S2
1. Book cheapest flight of the day (ex. JFK/LAX 9pm)
2. Confirm an upgrade early enough to be considered for same-day flight change to the flight before (ex. JFK/LAX 8pm)
3. Call the EP desk and ask for confirmed same-day flight change and/or ask at 8pm flight gate to be placed on same-day standby list
I suppose the underlying questions here are:
-Does an upgrade follow the passenger on a same-day flight change?
-If there is no availability in J, would they process your same-day change back to Y?
Any insights/experiences are greatly appreciated!
-S2
Apr 27, 2017, 9:41 am
#506
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,774
I think you lose your complimentary upgrade if u make change on ur upgraded flight.
Apr 27, 2017, 9:47 am
#507
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Starwood Platinum
Posts: 244
You get put onto the upgrade list of the new flight after the sdfc.
Apr 27, 2017, 9:51 am
#508
Join Date: May 2012
Location: HNL
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This is what happened to me (Looks like you go to Y and then put on the upgrade list):
Scenario 1:
DFW-SAT ~10am flight upgraded to first 3 days earlier.
SDFC to ~3pm, the night before.
There was space in first, but I was put in Y and put on the list for upgrades. I was upgraded at ~T-1 hour.
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Scenario 2:
DFW-SAT ~1pm flight upgraded to first 1 day earlier.
Walked up to counter at T-45 minutes for ~10am flight. I was given a first class seat.
Scenario 1:
DFW-SAT ~10am flight upgraded to first 3 days earlier.
SDFC to ~3pm, the night before.
There was space in first, but I was put in Y and put on the list for upgrades. I was upgraded at ~T-1 hour.
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Scenario 2:
DFW-SAT ~1pm flight upgraded to first 1 day earlier.
Walked up to counter at T-45 minutes for ~10am flight. I was given a first class seat.
Apr 27, 2017, 10:14 am
#509
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 20
The earlier flight I want to get on the standby list is not showing up online (seats are available and it meets the other requirements). I called and asked on twitter for them to do it for me and was denied in both ways saying it had to be done at the airport.
Is this new maybe?
Is this new maybe?
Apr 27, 2017, 10:32 am
#510
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, Marriott Ambassador (LT Titanium)
Posts: 94