Originally Posted by
ElizaB
Flight on the 16th is only 200k from LAX and I could just pay for the IAH-LAX. Other problem is I am also waiting for IAH to "pool" my husband and my own miles. I added him to my pool and he accepted over a week ago. Even reached out to them. Was told to wait 24-72 more hours. Sigh.
Buying two separate tickets would probably be my last choice. (In my recommendation above, I would buy from Iah to find the cash upgrade price).