Ya, some CM options and AC options came up. It's annoying that UA doesn't show *A availability like it used to. I'm more inclined toward a long haul with a real C product than 2 domestic F types. AC seemingly had the best availability when I've looked.
I've even looked at one way awards with one way rev, but that's just as expensive as round trip.
I've seen some C tickets with a mix of US/JJ metal for around 4k, some Y tix starting around 1200. So I have thought about buying. I'd at least get upgraded to MCO or MIA and then hit JJ for the long haul.
Winter break makes sense. I figured there had to be a reason award availability. Just couldn't think of what it could be though.