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Old Jun 27, 2013, 12:32 pm
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How soon before a flight can a 1K cancel a reward flight before scheduled departure
We're scheduled to do LAX/HNL this coming Sunday with friends, all on award tickets. My friend's dad has been really ill and he's been taking care of him. He thinks his brother can take over for him so that he can go with us, but there's the possiblity that his brother won't be able to make it, hence our friend not being able to make the trip.

I know that 1K's can cancel or change award flights without penalties, but is there any time limit on when you can cancel an award? Also, Can I cancel just one of three seats on a PNR?

Thanks for the help.
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Old Jun 27, 2013, 12:37 pm
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Originally Posted by Bigbit
We're scheduled to do LAX/HNL this coming Sunday with friends, all on award tickets. My friend's dad has been really ill and he's been taking care of him. He thinks his brother can take over for him so that he can go with us, but there's the possiblity that his brother won't be able to make it, hence our friend not being able to make the trip.

I know that 1K's can cancel or change award flights without penalties, but is there any time limit on when you can cancel an award? Also, Can I cancel just one of three seats on a PNR?

Thanks for the help.
I called and asked the "1K 1Call dedicated line" ( ) and was told one minute before the flight took off.
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Old Jun 27, 2013, 12:45 pm
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Originally Posted by Michael D
I called and asked the "1K 1Call dedicated line" ( ) and was told one minute before the flight took off.
Just a silly little side note: the person probably meant departure time, not take-off.
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Old Jun 27, 2013, 12:50 pm
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As for the PNR, split off the traveler, and then cancel that reservation.
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Old Jun 27, 2013, 1:15 pm
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Even I am not a 1K, I called hours after departure, and the tickets were canceled without issues.
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Old Jun 27, 2013, 2:05 pm
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I have simply forgotten to cancel an alternate trip and had the miles redeposit. Was pleased with that outcome.
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Old Jun 27, 2013, 2:10 pm
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Thanks for the replies. Good to know just in case...
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Old Jun 27, 2013, 2:47 pm
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Would the same apply for reward tickets issued for a different carrier?
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