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Old Mar 22, 2026 | 7:28 pm
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Originally Posted by conde
That rationale is sensible, but doesn't really address what Atmos releases.
Atmos releases exactly zero awards NYC-BKK or LAX-NKK because they fly zero planes to BKK. What makes you think AS has any control over another airline's saver award inventory offered to them?

JX controls what JX releases to AS. AY controls what AY releases to AS. DE controls what DE releases to AS. If you don't want to be dependent on partner awards where AS gets the leftovers a partner deigns to give them, don't solely acquire AS miles.
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