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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,421
BA can call its liaison at AA to request that award space be opened for you.
IMO the harder part will be getting everyone rebooked onto the same flights between YVR and NYC. You might need to check the UM rules.