whats the big deal ?
i dont get it anyway.
you reserve a full flexible booking for the days you need.
after you have enough points in your account, you check if there is award availability.
if yes, book it online on points,
if not, make a diamond force and let them change the paid booking to an award.
if someone is blocking a room one year in advance even he/she doesnt have the points, its unfair to others who have the points and can book right away.
there are still enough ways to get around this, so i dont get the problem here!
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