Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, UA Silver, HHDmd, MBvLTPLT, PCAmb/Dmd, HYT Dis
Posts: 1,579
If this is an International Biz class (which is a good use of points/miles) then you should be able to hold it for 3 weeks. Though the exception may be if it is 100% on partners (i.e. Air France)? In my case the intinerary was DL there and AF back and I was able to hold for 3 weeks - but I vaguely remember trying a few other all partner itineraries and only being able to hold them for a few days. So if DL metal, then not sure why you are having issues holding it longer? If partner metal, then one suggestion might be to see if one of the legs can be done on DL metal?