Originally Posted by Asiatraveler15

I assume your company is paying?

You could buy the miles for those flights for about 30k total. Instead of the 70k that is going to be paid.

Just book, buy miles and cancel. Or buy after you book awards. Many miles of course it would be 1.6 million if you wanted biz RT for 10 months. The miles would cost you about 30k at current rates. Of course, you won't get any credit but the $ savings would more than off set that.

You can book one way awards and not worry about the 7 day restriction.

I checked award flights on UA from SEA and there are many options both directions for awards on the Saturdays I checked.

It may sound a little far fetched and would take some time and effort, but you would be saving who ever is paying 40k. Your boss would think you were a hero.

Just a thought....