FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Award flights to Sydney (SYD) [Questions/Experiences]

Dec 30, 2013 | 10:57 am

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Originally Posted by jeremybe

Is it worth me booking the 3 tickets now from JFK to SYD and then having the ticket date changed once the flight is loaded?

This stategy WON'T work for you, because award tix are only good for one year from date of ticketing. IOW, a ticket booked today can have a travel date of December 30, 2014 at the LATEST.

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Originally Posted by jeremybe

I'd really like to get these tickets before the devaluation and would really like the First class if thats possible.

Sorry, but you can't both travel on 22 January 2015 AND book at the lower costs.

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Originally Posted by jeremybe

Does UNITED ever open Business or First on their own Metal to Sydney?

Rare, especially at high season in January.

Good luck, Dave

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