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19th January 2025 at 09:55
#743533
#743533
chrishond 61 posts

This week, I attempted to book rewardflights for Jan 2026. Two night running, went through the entire booking process (within 1.5 mins), got the security text from Amex to confirm the transaction – and it failed. (Likely due to call centre grabbing and holding the seats)

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