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Dec 29, 2022 | 10:31 pm

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Originally Posted by snsec

There was sufficient T/E saver award space for both of the flights, so I don't think it was an issue with the award availability. No stopover scheduled in HKG, only a 3-hour layover before the flight to BKK. The only thing I can think of is that I'd be arriving in SFO more than 24-hours before the CX flight if I don't overnight in PDX, which would I suppose make it a stopover in SFO.

I think your point on stopovers is valid. It never used to be an issue creating a stopover before a partner award but a few datapoints as of late are suggesting that that utility may be ending or has already ended.

James