News: American Airlines Changes Standby Procedures

American Airlines Flight Standby Policy:

For tickets purchased February 22, 2010, or later, the standby policy has changed 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 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 order.

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