Originally Posted by
aktchi
We have to fly a family member to a domestic destination due to a family situation. There are two options: (1) I can purchase a ticket with miles. Seats are available albeit at an inflated cost. (2) Another family member could fly him non-rev (AA), but there is no availability at the moment.
Question: If I purchase an award ticket with miles, and nonrev quota opens up later, will it be ok for me to cancel my award and for him to switch to the nonrev ticket?
We don't want to offend AA, nor do I want to spend miles that don't have to be spent, but I couldn't find any clear statement of rules covering the situation.
I’m not staff, but I have had a chance to look at the rules before.
Listing for any fight in which you have (or have had) a confirmed booking is a big no-no. Ask your sponsor.
Maybe doing it in reverse is ok? List for the flights, then if you don’t get on, then book the award. Anything that gives the appearance of holding one while you try for the other is prohibited.