Same-Day Standby Expanded
Sep 9, 23, 11:54 pm
#91
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WGA+ allows confirmed changes on the day of travel. Change it multiple times if you want. Checking a bag is easy.
WGA allows standby. In practice that means for earlier flights only. Your baggage will probably take the original flight. With high loads you might not get a seat, and if you do it will be one of the least desirable seats.
WGA+ is generally a good deal if you want to fly a different time than you bought.
WGA allows standby. In practice that means for earlier flights only. Your baggage will probably take the original flight. With high loads you might not get a seat, and if you do it will be one of the least desirable seats.
WGA+ is generally a good deal if you want to fly a different time than you bought.
I have a ticket for this Thursday that is WGA+. but I don't think I will need a standby on the day of travel. The phone agent told me that it could not be downgraded to just WGA but I don't think that is right.
Sep 10, 23, 1:00 am
#92
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I cant understand your meaning. I suggest that you read the fare rules carefully several times.
Regardless, the phone agent is right. You cannot upgrade or downgrade fare class without in effect canceling the ticket and buying a new one at the current fare. As you approach the day of travel the WGA fare will get quite high.
You need to decide between WGA+ and WGA at the time of purchase or at least 2 weeks before the trip, whichever is later. Otherwise the cost makes changing the fare class prohibitive.
Regardless, the phone agent is right. You cannot upgrade or downgrade fare class without in effect canceling the ticket and buying a new one at the current fare. As you approach the day of travel the WGA fare will get quite high.
You need to decide between WGA+ and WGA at the time of purchase or at least 2 weeks before the trip, whichever is later. Otherwise the cost makes changing the fare class prohibitive.
Sep 24, 23, 10:36 pm
#93
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Is the correct time to attempt a SDS, before departure of the first segment (and perhaps even 30 minutes before that)? I have a two segment trip where I might want to change the second to an earlier frequency, day-of.
The WN webpage on the topic has a blurb in the FAQ that says:
This sounds like I should add myself to the standby list of the desired second segment, before even departing on the first. I assume the app wouldn't allow it until day-of?
The WN webpage on the topic has a blurb in the FAQ that says:
You may need to speak with a Customer Service Agent to be added to the same-day standby list for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to:
- You are attempting to add yourself to the same-day standby list less than 30 minutes prior to your desired flight’s scheduled departure.
- Your desired itinerary change may result in a collection or refund of taxes and fees.
- You are traveling on an international itinerary.
- Your desired itinerary change will result in a different connection city than your confirmed itinerary.
- You are attempting to add yourself to the same-day standby list in your connection city.
- You are trying to list for a flight later than your original flight.
Oct 4, 23, 10:27 am
#95
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Hello, does anyone know, how does Southwest accommodate checked luggage if I try to standby for an earlier flight?
Oct 4, 23, 10:52 am
#96
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When you choose to travel standby after checking a bag, you are voluntarily separating from your baggage. If you are cleared for your desired flight and your bag does not arrive with you at your destination, Southwest doesn't pay for delivery charges to get it to you.
Oct 6, 23, 8:07 pm
#97
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I did exactly this last week because my destination airport had a lounge and my origin airport didnt
