Originally Posted by
dldkjones
I am finding availability on CX in J but the transcon on AS is very tough as only one AS flight to TPA. Award on AS in F only at high level and in Y often only at 20K rather than 12.5K. Can you downgrade to coach only if an award at the 12.5K level is available or can you use 20K? Can you later upgrade from Y when F space on AS becomes available, and if so, when is it most likely to become available?
ditto to previous poster suggestion. CX has numerous flights out of JFK/EWR/ORD/BOS and flying CX J transcon trumps any US domestic offerings. Just buy a cheap ticket from TPA or use Avios if you can find CX J availibility out of the east coast.