Originally Posted by
dhuey
No, but I'll bet that would work. Still, if you know you're going to spend at least $200 on WN, then just get the gift cards. This routine has been working for years. If by chance it stops working, you're not out any money -- just use the gift cards toward a flight purchase.
The gift cards can be used for award booking fees, which is nice, but it would be even better if they could be used for early bird as well.