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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 6:54 am
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Originally Posted by inpd
I have a family emergency so wish to cancel an award which leaves in a month and use the miles to book a flight that leaves Thursday or Friday. Is it possible if I cancel the award today (Wed) the points will get reinstated in one day?

Thanks.
I cancelled an award last spring (UA miles, flight on LH) due to a significant schedule change. The miles were redeposited in my account within a day or two. The refunded fees took longer, but still showed up on my next credit card statement.
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