I've got 2x confirmed redemptions in J going to LAX in early/mid Dec. I am hoping that they will release some F seats to SFO or LAX in the days before my flight, in which case I would change over to F redemptions (unlikely I know, but I can dream...). Previously I would have just checked the website each morning, but I recently discovered Waitlisting after not having used it for the last 8 years of redeeming Cathay seats. I've gone ahead and Waitlisted 2x F seats on flights to SFO and LAX for the day of my flight and also the next day flights which leave just after midnight. 4 waitlisted F redemptions of 2 seats each...

After I did the redeeming I wondered if this was bad form to clog up the Waitlist with these speculative bookings. Also, I haven't been asked to pay anything yet, so I assume they are "free" until the waitlist clears and they ask me to pay the taxes and fees. Am I wrong and will cancelling the waitlist redemptions cause me to get hit with cancellation fees?

Please let me know! Thanks.