Award ticket to LHR while not using UA
I want to book a business or first ticket to LHR from PHX, but I don't want to redeem my MP miles on UA. I'd like to fly another SA partner (excluding US). I've seen UA list some US rewards, but have yet to see any LH, SK, options.
I'd even be willing to fly another segment. Say phx-lax-fra-lhr on LH for example. Any way to do this? I rememeber a few years ago using the ANA tool but don't know if that is still a way to find these flights. Any recommendations? Thanks |
I'd recommend using expertflyer (you can set up a free 5 day trial) to track current award availability if UA site is not proving helpful. It's also worth calling UA and explicitly asking for LH or SK segments.
F award space is going to be hard to come by and especially difficult on LH. IME they generally release F awards within 2 weeks of departure. |
Unfortunately, LH availability is not supported by EF. :(
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Originally Posted by smichelm
(Post 19029983)
I'd recommend using expertflyer (you can set up a free 5 day trial) to track current award availability if UA site is not proving helpful. It's also worth calling UA and explicitly asking for LH or SK segments.
F award space is going to be hard to come by and especially difficult on LH. IME they generally release F awards within 2 weeks of departure. |
Originally Posted by enviroian
(Post 19030079)
Thanks. Do you know if you can still use the ANA website?
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ANA tool is more accurate than united.com when it comes to LH F availability. As smichelm said, however, LH doesn't release F award until ~2 weeks before departure. The good news is that this is pretty consistent. So I'd suggest to book decent flights available right now and look for LH F later (no change fee for 1K/Plat).
If you don't mind connecting in Canada, AC out of YYZ or YVR may be an option. Their biz product is quite good too. |
Originally Posted by MtRoot
(Post 19030270)
ANA tool is more accurate than united.com when it comes to LH F availability. As smichelm said, however, LH doesn't release F award until ~2 weeks before departure. The good news is that this is pretty consistent. So I'd suggest to book decent flights available right now and look for LH F later (no change fee for 1K/Plat).
If you don't mind connecting in Canada, AC out of YYZ or YVR may be an option. Their biz product is quite good too. |
Try UA or US PHX-LAX with connection to NZ for LAX-LHR
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Originally Posted by Indelaware
(Post 19030465)
Try UA or US PHX-LAX with connection to NZ for LAX-LHR
Try Air Canada via YVR, YYC or YYZ. YYC-LHR could the easiest to get on miles. |
I would also recommend Air NewZealand LAX-LHR as an option. Availability shows in Expert Flyer.
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Don't forget the other *A carriers: LO via WAW, SN via BRU, SQ JFK-FRA (but likely not available), LX via GVA or ZRH
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went back on the ANA sky tool. Totally useless. I'll sign up for the 5 day free trial and EP and see what I can find. Yes I'd like to fly LOT, SK, LH, etc. I have time and the miles. UA is offering me a AC ticket and it looks good.
Thanks for the input guys. |
Originally Posted by Indelaware
(Post 19030633)
Don't forget the other *A carriers: LO via WAW, SN via BRU, SQ JFK-FRA (but likely not available), LX via GVA or ZRH
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Originally Posted by enviroian
(Post 19030814)
went back on the ANA sky tool. Totally useless. I'll sign up for the 5 day free trial and EP and see what I can find. Yes I'd like to fly LOT, SK, LH, etc. I have time and the miles. UA is offering me a AC ticket and it looks good.
Thanks for the input guys. Here is a good review on the tool http://thepointsguy.com/2011/06/how-...-availability/ |
Originally Posted by 787fan
(Post 19030878)
those are great options, but for the OP that means a double-connect
Originally Posted by enviroian
(Post 19029927)
I'd even be willing to fly another segment. Say phx-lax-fra-lhr on LH for example. |
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