Originally Posted by
Smaug
In that situation, I'd be tempted to book something that is available, have it re-ticketed, and wait for the inevitable schedule change. Then use the schedule change as leverage to request a change to the nonstop.
the problem here is that I have 4 RUCs and I’m using them among two passengers. So to book a connection would eliminate the possibility to use them for the second passenger due to the additional legs on the trip.