Originally Posted by
emptiness
once you book an award ticket online or on phone, you have 3 days to hold the ticket and not actually have to purchase it? No risk if you decide not to book and ?
It depends on carrier. On AA it's 5 days. Then, if other tix are still available, they will extend the hold. If not, then it can be cancelled and immediately reheld, but with no guaranty that the tickets will be immediately available once released.