Originally Posted by
Stgermainparis
I've got 5x 30k awards that I want to change to 3x 55k awards. I will need 15k more for the difference. And I suppose I will need 15k more for the "change fee" (not sure how that works if going from 5 to 3).
I am concerned that if I start the Amex transfer to ANA and it doesn't post for 4 days, I will loose the desired 55k tickets/seats (and there is no flexibility for us otherwise). Is there any way to overcome this problem?
unfortunately none. you need the miles to do a booking, and Amex doesn't transfer instantly.
Only way to BOTH secure the available seats right away and also use your Amex points, is to transfer instead to a star alliance program that does instant transfers (after of course doing your due diligence on availability, mileage costs, taxes etc., )
Aeroplan or Lifemiles seem appropriate.
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/ameri...ransfer-times/