I just wanted to thank everyone for their responses. LX it is!
Originally Posted by
YuropFlyer
But wont' flying over MUC give a bit more miles than ZRH? Seats are not everything
Originally Posted by
mauiUAflyer
@:-)If your flight is on LH, you can use your UA SWUs (converted to paper ones by Mileage Plus) to upgrade your TATL legs day-of-flight. Even Z fares.
I should have specified that this is an award booking! Otherwise, absolutely, the extra 500-odd miles would become more of a factor, as would the upgradability. Great tips, all.