How to stand by
Nov 3, 2006 | 8:04 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: NWA-Silver; Hyatt-Plat; PriorityClub - Gold; HHonnors-Gold
Posts: 85
How to stand by
This is the first time I have ever tried to fly stand by on an earlier flight. I am on an H fare ticket.
My current flight is a direct gets me home at 9 pm. There is a connecting flight through DTW with seats available that would get me home by 6 pm. When I try and do the change on NWA.com it says the charge will be 110$. That seems a little steep. Is there a way to do it for a lower cost?
I am only Silver
My current flight is a direct gets me home at 9 pm. There is a connecting flight through DTW with seats available that would get me home by 6 pm. When I try and do the change on NWA.com it says the charge will be 110$. That seems a little steep. Is there a way to do it for a lower cost?
I am only Silver
Nov 3, 2006 | 8:09 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: DCA
Posts: 3,395
Standing by on an alternate routing is always risky and not explicitly allowed. That being said if you run into a helpful ticket agent they might be able to help you out and actually put you on those other flights. Stranger things have happened. I would seriously consider paying the $110 bucks as it is not outrageous as far as change fees go if you really want to get home early.
Nov 3, 2006 | 8:28 am
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: NWA-Silver; Hyatt-Plat; PriorityClub - Gold; HHonnors-Gold
Posts: 85
Thanks. I guess for a 100 bucks it isn't too bad. Plus the extra 500 miles re-quals me for Silver for next year. So really a bargain in case I don't fly again this year.
Nov 3, 2006 | 10:01 am
#4
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: GSP
Programs: NW-Plat, PC-Gold, SPG Gold, National Exec.
Posts: 142
Same-day standby is $25
The same-day stand by option costs $25 and will put you on an alternative routing if your booking class is available.
This is only available 3 hours before the flight you want to standby for departs. You shouldn't have any problems with an H fare.
I have done this both at the counter and online
This is only available 3 hours before the flight you want to standby for departs. You shouldn't have any problems with an H fare.
I have done this both at the counter and online