Originally Posted by
mvoight
I had the same issue before with the award expiring, but they allowed me to get the points back for $150. Did you call them to ask? The award availability should be similar to Aadvantage "saver" availability, but flights I could book online for saver were not available for BX awards when I called.
I don't think that will help the OP since the points were expiring, assuming I am reading the Return Awards page right (under the Earn & Redeem Points menu):
Return Awards
Note: Reinstatement without a fee only applies to electronic flight awards redeemed within the last five calendar days (Days end at 11:59 p.m. Central Time - USA).
* Point balances will be adjusted to reinstate the number of points claimed at the time of redemption.
* Expiring point balances will be updated to reflect pre-redemption status.
* Awards returned will be identified in the Search for Awards Detail with the status code of Returned.
* Once an award has been returned it is null and void. It may not be used for future travel.