Originally Posted by
dstan
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):
That is correct. One just lose the $150 fee. Also, at that point, I felt I can never get on a flight with the plan ahead award. One time, I spent like half hour with a very nice agent going day by day to see if any flights qualify for destinations Las Vegas or NYC. It was not possible to find a round trip even though we were like 4 to 5 months out.
So I decided it was not worth it. Lose a little value by using it for AC. Gain in earning more miles plus possibility of upgrade by buying ticket.
I also try for International awards, but it was hopeless for destinations like London or China.