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Old May 16, 2019, 5:09 pm
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char777
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Platinum, AF, Chase, Hyatt Explorist
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Originally Posted by Porcepic
IMO, although I understand your point about using your miles before a potential devaluation, I would still considere buying the R/T ticket in cash. I do not know if it works for your fixed dates, but I see R/T trips in Y for about 450€/500$ in September, including on AF which would prevent your FB miles from expiring.

Keep your miles if you need to buy a one-way ticket or need flexibility for a future trip, which does not seems to be the case for your planned journey in September.
You make a very good point, and I may end up just doing that. My only problem though is that my miles expire August 31, and I'm not looking to depart until September 4. Those miles will still expire even if I book a revenue ticket beforehand, correct?
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