United adds earlier-flight alerts after travel disruptions
Passengers can keep a confirmed flight while waiting for an earlier seat.
What was announced
United has added an app feature for passengers moved to a later flight after a disruption. They can join the standby lists for up to three earlier flights. United watches for open seats and sends a text when one becomes available. Source: Official airline announcement
What to know
Passengers keep their confirmed booking while they decide whether to switch. The feature covers eligible earlier United flights to the same destination. It does not guarantee a seat or apply to every change a traveler wants to make. Source: Official airline announcement
Program rules can change. Check the airline’s website for the latest terms.
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