Could use some guidance here:

Confirmed reservation on Asia Miles J 70k reward SFO to HKG on Nov 16 and continuing HKG to XMN on Nov 20. I was looking to book all the way to XMN with only same day transit in HKG, but award availability did not allow it for same day connection. Connection was only available to XMN two days later. The interesting thing is that when you book online at Asia Miles, there is availability HKG to XMN on Nov 18. I called Asia Miles and they said that inventory is only available if booked separately and that married segment inventory is not.

My reservation needs to be ticketed tomorrow on 4/13. I'm inclined to just book it as is with a two day layover in HKG and wait-list the HKG to XMN on Nov 18. Fall back plan is to no-show or cancel second leg to XMN after arriving HKG and request for taxes refund. And book with Avios for the short flight to XMN on Nov 18 if wait-list does not clear. Understanding that I would end up using more miles or an extra change fee of $40 if waitlist clears and reticket.

Does anyone have any suggestions or guidance on what to do here as an alternate? I don't even know how to check for married segment inventory. If I booked the whole thing with Avios, it is available but at a whoping 200k Avios. This doesn't make sense that partners can book this all the way through buy CXs own Asia Miles members can't. It's like we are being penalized.

Will calling Marco Polo help, I'm a lowly Green member?