Originally Posted by
Bonaturtle
Ok, that makes sense, so I guess I wouldn't be able to book an 8 week trip for example, until the day that my 8 week trip would end a year prior.
Makes sense.
More or less, because once issued you can change the dates, but never beyond the validity, of course. This one year from date of issue rule, compared to one year from date of first flight, is one negative aspect of this award, because on some routes you really need to book right on window opening in order to have a decent chance to grab premium seats.