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by Hugh B Member December 18, 2016, 6:35 pm

AA on own metal

Hugh B Member
December 18, 2016, 6:35 pm

I want to redeem AA miles for a flight to UIO from DCA in late march and want to tell the person that I got it for them on their birthday (end of February.) My question is: is it a hit or miss game trying to find seats in Business or, do they consistently open up seats at the last minute?
Should I
a) hope that space shows up in business before I tell them
b) Book the award in economy and wait for the space to open up in business 3 or 4 days before (I know the advantages of aadvantage)
c) Just not bok the award at all
MarkS Member
December 18, 2016, 6:57 pm

American is super stingy right now with international seats. If you can find it I’d book it.
David W Community Ambassador
December 18, 2016, 7:47 pm

Last minute space isn’t a guarantee with AA metal. I’d only book if it they’re comfortable flying coach if business doesn’t open up
rickyw Community Ambassador
December 18, 2016, 8:05 pm

Does it have to be American? Round-trip flights on that route February – April are only $923 on Delta.

Not a bad one to just outright pay for…

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