- Which route/airline did you book and which class?
CCU-FRA-EWR and JFK-FRA-CCU in C.
- How many pax and how many award miles?
2 pax, SEN Companion Award = 160,000 miles + 80,000 miles = 240,000 miles plus about US$600 in taxes.
- How many days/weeks/months did you book in advance?
2 months.
- Have you been able to book your preferred dates of travel?
Yes, but not preferred routing. I had to go to EWR instead of IAD, as I also booked 2 more Y tickets upgraded to C using PPB, which were not available on the FRA-IAD route. I am unfortunately left with a long layover (6 hours) in FRA.
- Were you happy with the award booking procedure (e.g. online/by phone)?
Yes.
- How often did you have to check/call until you got the seats?
Once. Seats were readily available.
Conclusion: In spite of much higher award taxes, it is worth it.