Premium Customers Retain The Ability To Standby
For tickets purchased February 22, 2010, or later, the standby policy will change for American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection for travel within and between the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Caribbean or Canada. Only premium customers will retain the ability to standby for earlier or later same-day flights. Any customers who want to secure a Confirmed Flight Change, regardless of their elite status, will have an option to pay $50 to guarantee a seat on an earlier or later same-day flight when available.Here are some examples of travelers who have the option to standby at no charge:
- AAdvantage Executive Platinum�, AAdvantage Platinum� and AAdvantage Gold�, as well as oneworld� Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby members
- Those who purchase tickets in First and Business Class as well as those who purchase unrestricted Economy Class fares (Y, B, H class of service)
- Active U.S. Military personnel traveling on orders or personal travel and active U.S. Military dependents traveling on orders
- View a complete list of exceptions
via www.aa.com
