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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 6:37 am
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Originally Posted by Droch
So whats the best option. Book a business class award and then if the first comes available cancel and switch? I am so glad I transferred points from chase to UA. 14 day window doesn't give many options when your trying to plan a trip to Europe.
I book the best available at the time so at least we have flights. Then switch when F seats open at T-14. I start monitoring EF around T-30 and look for LH flights from multiple gateways, especially those that are easy/cheap to get to from your city.
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