American Airlines modifies standby procedures

American Airlines stated (10-Feb-2010) it is placing greater focus on its existing Confirmed Flight Change service (CFC), while modifying its standby procedures for customers traveling within and between the US, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and Canada. All customers wishing to change to another flight on their day of travel may purchase American's CFC for USD50. To streamline the departure process at the gate, only American's premium customers will continue to be eligible to standby at no charge on the day of travel for a flight on which they are not confirmed. [more]