I did the same thing in April for a reduced ticket from ORD to Toronto. Held three tickets online, called and changed code so that it would cost 17,500 instead of 25K each for three tickets. I believe I finalized it online but I don't remember. Had to call to get the 1000 online booking bonus, but I got them. Net 16,500 per ticket. Nice!
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Ms.DtG