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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
Programs: AA PLT,AS,UA PP,J6,FB,EY,LH,SQ,HH Dmd,Hyatt Glbl,Marriott Plat,IHG Plat,Accor Gold
Posts: 10,819
Thanks for the quick reply!
I've corrected the UA/AA thing. Thanks for catching that. I also corrected my post to reflect that fact that, as I recall things more clearly, I only had one prior experience with ticketing a backtracking award itinerary.
As of right now, there is availability on AA in F LAX-PVG for the same date, so I guess I can't make an argument about no other award alternative (if that argument would even hold water).
Any other input is very welcome.