Originally Posted by
VegasGambler
Do you have travel insurance? I know that you are not based in the US, but so much as paying the fees of an award ticket with a card like the CSR makes the trip covered. Cancellation insurance is up to $5k with that card, I think (maybe $10k?).
If your insurance will cover you, you may be able to just buy a ticket back home. If AS won't reimburse you for it, the insurance might.
Definitely look into the terms and conditions to be sure, but this might be another option, if you don't want to risk the expense yourself.
I have one CC that provides insurance on award tickets but I have little faith in them covering this and expect them to tell me to pursue AS. I am focussing on that path right now as I am supposed to depart in around 48 hours.