[QUOTE=channa;12856101]You bet. Blocking is blocking.

Even if you say ok, well, an agent could've missed the memo, the OP said he's talked to multiple reps and nobody was able to take are of it. Either the OP is not telling the truth, or CO hasn't communicated this effectively to their agents.

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Just log onto Expertflyer.com and Ana.co.jp and you'll see the same thing I do. CO should be able to see the same availability that I can through publicly available tools.

UA's policy is shameful but if CO is blocking availability on *A carriers it's even MORE dishonest because they have PUBLICLY stated they would not engage in this process.

Given that CO has to fork over $, or better yet, precious € or Sfr to LX or LH I smell something odd... I hope I'm wrong.