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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 3:08 am
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Originally Posted by transportprof
So were you able to book SQ J on MP points, in the end?
Sure. I've never had a problem booking SQ J between Australia and Asia, but it's not lie-flat seats/suites/etc, it's either the A330 or the standard 777's (not 77W)

Originally Posted by Kremmen
What did United's web site show in expert mode?
Didn't check, but that is an interesting question. I just checked on BNE-SIN for a flight in a few weeks, and it am seeing both X and I availability showing...

Originally Posted by Kacee
Did you try to book on NH? I'm finding that NH will show phantom SQ J availability that can't be booked on the NH site.
I don't have any ANA points, so I couldn't go much further than the search, but I'm fairly sure I was able to select the flights before getting blocked due to lack of points. However given that UA couldn't book those flights it would make sense if NH was showing them incorrectly. One way or another, ANA's new website is seriously a step backwards, at least for award bookings...
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