Originally Posted by
rogue4jc
Gawd! I looked at UA's website and now I'm even more confused! I have NO IDEA how much miles is required to go to Asia. WTH is a Saver's award? .
What does all this mean? So it is going to required 40K miles or 170K miles to purchase my ticket?
Economy Class
40,000 One-way Saver Award
80,000 Roundtrip Saver Award
85,000 One-way Standard Award
170,000 Roundtrip Standard Award
This means that you will need 80,000 miles minimum to book a roundtrip economy class ticket at the lowest/ saver rate. Seats in this category are capacity controlled and may not be available at all times.
The 85000 one way or 170,000 round trip is for last seat availability or any seat available in economy. This is the standard price. This is only applicable if the saver rate is not available.
So with your 50,000 mile balance, the miles are only enough for a one way trip to Japan at the lowest rate - if the seats are available at that rate. It is better you use money to buy your ticket.