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Old Sep 1, 2024 | 4:55 pm
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Originally Posted by Fanjet
I've done this a few times. Just remember that cancelling the return online does not automatically trigger a refund on the taxes/fess, or miles; whereas it does for an unused award ticket. You have to call in afterwards and instruct them to do it. I would not let those miles go to waste just to avoid a little effort on my end. And I would definitely not "surrender" those miles (or cash) to AA.
Question to clarify. Would a call to cancel the return avoid the extra step?

Second question. I assume it's impossible to have a paid ticket and an award ticket from the same airport on the same day (Madrid, returning to the U.S.), as it would flag. What if I booked the return with BA or IB instead?
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