I booked a round trip flight for around $400 late at night. I see there are still seats available on several of the earlier flights on the same day, but they want $800-$1k to change. Is there anyway to get on these flights last minute at no charge if they don't sell out the tickets?

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Posted by CuseTiger

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Posted on 11/16/22 at 6:11 pm to Yeti_Chaser

Same day change if it's available in the same fare class for your desired flights. Think it's $75 per ticket. Otherwise you can pay to go standby unless you have status

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Posted by Yeti_Chaser

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Posted on 11/16/22 at 6:13 pm to CuseTiger

I have gold status but never tried to use standby before. Can I just get on the list through the app or do I have to be in the airport all day?

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Posted by CuseTiger

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Posted on 11/16/22 at 6:16 pm to Yeti_Chaser

Nice I'm gold as well. So if you check in on the app, what you'll see at the bottom is same day change. It will tell you if you can go confirmed and if not then standby. I can't remember if you have to check in first to see those options or if you can do it online/by app otherwise

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Posted by cubsfinger

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Posted on 11/16/22 at 8:02 pm to CuseTiger

Good info! I’m platinum and didn’t know that. I rarely try to change flights but great to know.

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Posted by Yeti_Chaser

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Posted on 11/16/22 at 10:12 pm to CuseTiger

Thanks for the tip. I'm on standby and it says there's still 15 seats available so there's a decent possibility that I'll get on. No charge either!

Eta: apparently none of those 15 are in comfort+ or main so I couldn't do standby confirmed. Seems hard to believe so I guess I'm just waiting it out

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