Exactly, that's why I'm not sure whether I'm doing anything wrong.

I checked departing from Sydney (to Hong Kong) as well. I checked for the period from 1st of November 2008 to 14th of March 2009. There are 4 available flights departing Sydney: 4th, 5th of November and 10th, 29th of January, but none of the flights departing Hong Kong is available.

Cathay flies three times a day from/to both Melbourne and Sydney. Surely there gonna be ONE spare seat from Hong Kong to either Melbourne and Sydney in a period of nearly five months.

I think going from/to Sydney is as far as she's willing to travel. Brisbane, Perth or Singapore is just too much of a hassle. I don't think late Feb, early March is Chinese New Year and I think the price of a flight is reasonable low, she might just have to cough up $1000 or something.

Must say I'm very disappointed with Asia Miles. We try to fly Cathay whenever possible. Yes I know redeeming for flights is hard but six months out only wanting an economic seat on a route that's being serviced three times a day surely isn't too much too ask.

Asia Miles points are pretty much worthless if such simple request can't be fulfilled. I know other people have successfully redeem for flights without issue but I just don't understand why it is so hard. Can anyone please check with your Asia Miles account and see whether any flights is available for you?

Alan