Standby for later flight
Mar 7, 2024, 7:31 pm
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Standby for later flight
I've reviewed Delta's standby policies on delta.com. One of the policies is that Gold, Platinum and Diamond Medallion members may stand by for a later flight. I'm Platinum Medallion.
I'm keeping the same routing (BOS to ORD nonstop). What is the best approach to do this? I'm guessing I should call a Delta representative to do this?
I'm keeping the same routing (BOS to ORD nonstop). What is the best approach to do this? I'm guessing I should call a Delta representative to do this?
Last edited by millionmiler767; Mar 7, 2024 at 7:46 pm
Mar 7, 2024, 7:55 pm
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You can try it online or in App before calling in. See same-day change option in App or go through Check-in link on website and select Change Flights option. Although they won't show options until 24 hours before your later desired flight (calling in will let you select 24 hours before original flight). Same-day confirm may be an option instead of stand-by if there is original booking class inventory open on the later flight (assuming you are on a Main fare).
Mar 7, 2024, 8:14 pm
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Thank you very much for your advice. Yes, I have a main cabin ticket. I never book a basis economy ticket as main cabin tickets have so many benefits (seats, upgrades, same day options, changes, delta lounge, etc).
But yes, I would need to try same day confirmed option first, then standby option if SDC is not available. I'll first try Delta App at check in and 24 hours before desired flight too. Thanks again.
But yes, I would need to try same day confirmed option first, then standby option if SDC is not available. I'll first try Delta App at check in and 24 hours before desired flight too. Thanks again.
Mar 8, 2024, 5:04 am
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Just a note that for same day confirm, fare code/class is the measurement, not cabin. So if you booked an X fare in Main then you need an X fare available on the flight you wish to change to or you'll be charged the fare difference. The change fee is waived but the fare difference can be substantial (speaking from experience as a Gold/Plat). Standby remains free but it is of course a roll of the dice. Calling in, an agent can usually give you a sense of whether you'll be successful with standby.
Mar 8, 2024, 6:35 am
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Just a note that for same day confirm, fare code/class is the measurement, not cabin. So if you booked an X fare in Main then you need an X fare available on the flight you wish to change to or you'll be charged the fare difference. The change fee is waived but the fare difference can be substantial (speaking from experience as a Gold/Plat). Standby remains free but it is of course a roll of the dice. Calling in, an agent can usually give you a sense of whether you'll be successful with standby.
Mar 8, 2024, 6:43 am
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Mar 8, 2024, 6:45 am
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Just a note that for same day confirm, fare code/class is the measurement, not cabin. So if you booked an X fare in Main then you need an X fare available on the flight you wish to change to or you'll be charged the fare difference. The change fee is waived but the fare difference can be substantial (speaking from experience as a Gold/Plat). Standby remains free but it is of course a roll of the dice. Calling in, an agent can usually give you a sense of whether you'll be successful with standby.
Mar 8, 2024, 6:51 am
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Mar 8, 2024, 12:52 pm
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Mar 9, 2024, 3:16 pm
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How would standby for a later flight work logistically? If standbys are not cleared until boarding time, you would have forgone your confirmed (earlier) flight by that time. What if you don’t clear from the standby list? Are you on your own to purchase a new ticket since in essence you chose not to take your confirmed ticket?
Mar 9, 2024, 3:28 pm
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How would standby for a later flight work logistically? If standbys are not cleared until boarding time, you would have forgone your confirmed (earlier) flight by that time. What if you don’t clear from the standby list? Are you on your own to purchase a new ticket since in essence you chose not to take your confirmed ticket?
Mar 10, 2024, 6:26 am
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How would standby for a later flight work logistically? If standbys are not cleared until boarding time, you would have forgone your confirmed (earlier) flight by that time. What if you don’t clear from the standby list? Are you on your own to purchase a new ticket since in essence you chose not to take your confirmed ticket?
Let’s see how many here acknowledge they assumed their right was to be rolled into next day’s flights. And of course, they would get to pick which flight next day they would get added to and be given a hotel voucher as well.
Mar 10, 2024, 7:37 am
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That’s what I figured and fully understand you would be in the hands of the GA and get lucky.
Let’s see how many here acknowledge they assumed their right was to be rolled into next day’s flights. And of course, they would get to pick which flight next day they would get added to and be given a hotel voucher as well.
Let’s see how many here acknowledge they assumed their right was to be rolled into next day’s flights. And of course, they would get to pick which flight next day they would get added to and be given a hotel voucher as well.
Mar 16, 2024, 12:34 pm
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I suppose if you have a main cabin fare and you are on a one-way fare or outbound of a round-trip fare you could cancel and get a voucher. More complicated if you are on the return portion of a fund-trip ticket.
They should spell out on the website what the policy is if you stand by and strike out.