<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ReneeMoss:
Too bad I can't use the CP line - I spoke to 6 different reps. in the International Award on Partner Airline area, not one was pleasant in any way - offhandedly told me I can't book outbound until return (1 month later) is in the system....they said they wouldn't reserve the outbound and hold for ticketing util the return is in the system. What can my chances be if I have to wait a month out after the system loads my outbound dates? </font>
The only thing the CP desk can do is transfer CP's to the same folks you spoke to. There is no Preferred International desk at US so we are all dealing with the same desk. In my experience, they've been wickedly helpful.
And this urgency to book 330 days out is silly. With a bit of patience, you are VERY likely to get the flights that you want on or very near the dates you want with little effort. I say this because I have booked numerous awards over the years with the US Intl. desk on partner airlines and have been very happy. This includes partner awards in premium classes on UA, AA, QF, SR, and BA (for those who remember back THAT far).
As for holding seats until your return flights are loaded into the system, what do you want them to do? These are all r/t awards, right? I seriously doubt there is a "wait, I'll book the return in 30 days, so hold these seats option"!
[This message has been edited by geo1005 (edited 08-14-2003).]