Originally Posted by
KarRoyJesse
Hi evevryone,
Due to this Christmas mess and travel cancellations, I am planning to redeem AS awards as a back up plan in case my other flight gets cancelled last minute.
Understand AS doesn't impose any cancellation fees on award tickets, but does this rule apply for very last minute cancellation? Let's say 8am I realized I could actually check in and take my other flight, would I be able to cancel my 12pm AS flight for free?
Thanks in advance!
I’ve done it literally 10 mins before departure before (backed out of a mileage run because of delays haha) - you’ll be ok!

I believe their site states it is up to departure time, too.