Originally Posted by
MartiniMan
Any advice on the best routes that give the best chance of getting business or first class reward tickets between those two points? I have learned booking 330 days (or so) out, as the reward seats first come available, is a must, so I am starting the research process and will look to book in a month or so for flights the following year (Jan/Feb of 2013).
NZ rarely opens up J seats very early. Feel free to look at the 330 mark, but if you don't see any, don't be surprised.
The best availability usually starts showing up around 2 months before departure.
Which program's miles are you using for this redemption?