I like the idea of the newly introduced same day standby policy but was wondering how it applies when it comes to direct and non-direct flights. For example, if I search for a flight from Tampa to San Juan, on the same day there may be a variety of options i.e. direct, 1 stop, and 2 stops.
If I am initially booked on a direct flight can I fly standby on a flight with one or more stops or would it only work with another direct flight?
Conversely, if I am booked on a flight with one or more stops, can I fly standby on a flight that is direct? And if such a change is not allowed, would I have to fly standby on another flight that is not direct with an identical stop(s) or can the stop(s) be different?
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