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Old Dec 21, 2009, 10:10 pm
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stheller
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 503
Originally Posted by chrisphx
A great suggestion. I have not booked it yet but have until tomorrow to take care of it. I'm still trying to finalize dates.

Do I need to start the challenge before I book? Or would I want to start it a day before I fly out?
You can only start a challenge on the 1st or 16th of the month, but you can backdate it to cover flights you have already taken so long as the miles haven't posted yet.
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