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Old Sep 18, 2018, 2:27 pm
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Originally Posted by dinoan
Hi Flyertalkers, What is the *best strategy* to proceed with travel plans with the least amount of anxiety. Where the desired award flight is waitlisted and in worst case might be only released last minute or a few days before the flight. Only have enough points for the waitlisting. Thanks!

There is a thread on waitlisting for SQ. How likely are waitlisted awards to clear?

There is no guarantee a waitlist request will clear. I have experienced this on a number of occasions.

If you have to travel then the best strategy is to buy a ticket.
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