thanks all for the insights. Yes, clearly it'd be a risky move waiting much longer to book as I do need to take these flights. I guess I was more just trying to get a feel for how likely reward availibility would open up and if it were to, when cathay typically would release that. I know there is no black and white answer to either of these questions, but if anyone has any experience and cares to opine, would love to hear your thoughts.