Originally Posted by vintastic16

Hey,

I am new to FlyerTalk but love the site and do a lot more reading than posting. However, I turn to the FT Community for help hoping I can find a solution to my issue. I would like to go with my wife to LA this summer from NYC for 5 days. I would like to fly first class as this will be our first vacation in a long time and we have mileage saved up for it.

When I looked in July and August for availability for 2 tickets in First Class, only a few select weekend days showed up but nothing really for the Thursday red-eye I plan on taking back with her. However, when I searched just for 1 ticket, there was availability for basically any day I wanted. My guess is that AA caps the award availability of a first class seat at 1 for these flights and that is why I am having an issue for 2 seats.

Therefore, I turn to you to ask if: 1) There is a work around for such an issue? 2) Will AA open up more seats as it gets closer to the date assuming no one books them? 3) Is it best to wait, book Business instead, call? What is the best course of action?

Any and all help and advice is greatly appreciated and welcomed. Thank you in advance.