Booked a trip that leaves this Thursday because my PE teacher said I couldn't take the final early (its a half semester course). Well today she lets us know she changed her mind and we can take it early


The airline policy is that you can only fly standby on the same date as the flight you booked or you can pay the $150 change fee and get a new ticket. The later is out of the question and I'm already booked on the first flight out on Thursday. I'd like to leave tomorrow or Wednesday. Long shot but any ideas?

10/5/2009 6:17:44 PM

chicago trip to see the aquarium?
i dunno how but just talking to customer service and explaining them the situation might do the trick

10/5/2009 6:32:01 PM

you could call in a bomb threat

10/5/2009 6:54:19 PM

Just call them and ask. If their flights are relatively empty the day you want to do standby they might let you do it.

10/5/2009 8:00:10 PM

depemds on the airline

what airline is it?

and what course and what univ. does half semester?

10/5/2009 8:01:44 PM

A couple of State's PE courses are half semesters. There's a PS course like that too.

10/5/2009 8:05:58 PM

dont call it standby...thats a non existent term in the airline industry now days...call it early departure or something...never stand by...they will automatically be like NOPE.


who did you book with and what airline?

10/5/2009 8:25:30 PM

Its on US air and yes it is the trip to Chicago. I still can't believe she told me i couldn't take it early then moved it

[Edited on October 5, 2009 at 11:19 PM. Reason : the class is a water aerobics at state]

10/5/2009 11:17:07 PM

Call them up or go into the airport and ask to get your ticket changed. I've had my flight changed (only by a few hours, never a day) but they're usually willing to do it if the fare price is the same.



And have fun in Chicago! Eat some Chicago grub while you're up there!

10/5/2009 11:29:18 PM

I called the airline. A very kind woman told me my early departure would cost me. Boo

10/5/2009 11:36:47 PM

if you dont' have status you're shit out of luck

10/6/2009 7:52:30 AM