Originally Posted by
dp555
I currently have this booked directly thru Delta.com. Is there any downside to canceling that ticket and purchasing it again via Amex travel portal for 5x points? I know general consensus is best to book directly with the airline but I think it's ok (or preferable) if I have Amex backing me up? Still pinching myself on this fare
One downside would be ending on an AZ ticket vs. DL, the latter being much easier to deal with in case you encounter any issue (or safer if AZ goes out of business: I'm sure Amex would refund you, not sure they would reroute you).