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Old Dec 4, 2014, 12:12 pm
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Mike Jacoubowsky
 
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Originally Posted by Kacee
Given that standard space can *usually* be booked very late, there's not necessarily a need to actually book that "back-up" award.
Actually, there is. You can save the seat you want with the standard award. I've had no issues getting the standard award switched to saver and keeping the same seat. Done so many times. If you wait until saver seats are available, you may find yourself I a middle seat, possibly even E-.
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