Planning to redeem for a HKG-HEL return flight on AY in October 2012 - it seems like its a good use of my Asiamiles given the fact that it falls below the 5000 mile threshold. Will then buy an AY ticket for HEL-TXL leg on my own.

Called up MPO today and they said there is no availability on my requested times, but there is no waitlisting either. So all I can do is to call back every so often to check on their status.

I've looked at Expertflyer and there appears to be "X" class tickets available for the flights I am requesting.

Has anyone had the experience of AY redemption before? About when do they provide more tickets for redemption? Any advice / experience much appreciated!