Originally Posted by
anotherTCKid
Exactly. I only have two options to consider:
1. Use extra miles to move the return leg in J and on a valid open jaw itinerary (+35k)
2. Forfeit the miles (-35k)
The third option is to fly the leg in Y, but with all those miles, why bother?
3. As long as this isn't a once-a-year destination, why not get a one-way award on another airline, to match up with your (rescheduled) DL return? If you need to, get a new cc with a fat bonus, or even buy some miles.