Originally Posted by
ClimbGuy
I am thinking about visiting Alaska this summer, flying from the east coast i think 25k mile awards seem like an excellent value. I have the miles on CO, UA and NW. However I would like to use up the miles on UA.
When I tried to search on CO I could only find 'EasyPass' awards over the summer and a smattering of standard redemption First Class tickets. However when I look in February I see a lot more redemption opportunities including standard award coach seats. I couldn't find anything on UA and was asked to call for partner bookings.
What sort of luck will I have making the booking in April or May for June, July or August. I can make them for next month, but I am guess the summer months are a lot more popular then winter ones.
Exactly... summer is more popular (its when the tourism industry tries to make enough to stay dormant during the winter)... That said. were having a 'Do' in both ANC & FAI over 'spring break' this year... so if interested, this might be a cool idea...
Since summer is peak, everything costs more from rentals, to hotels, and award flights... you could try a shoulder season if you like - early May or September... and this should open some things up... but its still difficult and pricey...
UA stopped flying to ANC last summer/fall so your best bet is a flight on UScareways via PHX/LAS to ANC if using UA miles...
Good luck... might have to burn a few more then 25K unfort to visit the Last Frontier during the summer though... (Especially from the East Coast!)