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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 6:20 pm
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Originally Posted by guv1976
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Really? This is what I'm seeing for Business Class redemptions with AAdvantage miles for the OP's sister's desired date of travel:




It's certainly possible that availability will open up on the JL JFK-HND nonstops a week or two before departure date. But with a cruise to catch, I'm not sure that I would want to rely on that.
Ugh. I checked LAX-TYO. Go me...
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