Been racking up Amex points without really thinking of using them. I have a flight with Qatar in just over month, what would be the most efficient way to put them to use for an upgrade?

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1. Transfer points to Qatar and try to upgrade via their program
2. Cancel the flight if you can get a refund or travel credit and rebook as an award flight in business
- on Qatar using avios
- on another airline by transferring to another program
- via Amex portal (unless paid rate is really low this usually worst option)

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