same day standby question
Dec 18, 2008 | 8:48 am
#1
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same day standby question
I should know this...and i coudln't find an answer via the search tool. As a premier exec, can I standy for an earlier flight same day at no cost? Does it matter if the flight is a US # but on UA metal?
Thanks!
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Dec 18, 2008 | 8:58 am
#2
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The first part is easy. Standby is fine no cost. BUT if it is a US flight then you can probably only standby on US.
Dec 18, 2008 | 9:01 am
#3
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let me expand upon this. outbound is a US flgiht # but on UA metal. Return is UA flight #, UA metal. I want to take an earlier flight on the outbound and since I will be in the UA terminal at LGA, obviously i would prefer to standby for UA. Do you think this is possible?
Dec 18, 2008 | 9:40 am
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Dec 18, 2008 | 11:42 am
#5
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You can also guarantee a seat (if available) for $75. I would check loads to see whether this is worth it - one advantage is that you can be added to the upgrade list.
Dec 18, 2008 | 11:53 am
#6
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Had no problem 2 weeks ago get same-day confirmed on DEN-BOS when I was booked on DEN-ORD-BOS with a US ticket.
Dec 18, 2008 | 11:54 am
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