Yeah, i called the UA award desk. They said there's no availibility. I already have tickets on Air NZ, with 2 connections, not ticketed yet though. I have until July 8th to ticket them. As of now, i'm travelling out on July 12, return August 10. There's two of us, so that might be an issue, but in business class, and i am flexible with my dates (2-3 days). I am content with the return, since it would probably be tough to get "new release" availibility this far out, but i wanted to see if i could experience the new LH business, at least on the way out. Anyway, i'll keep trying.

transpac- That would be nice if you could do that, maybe that would give me some indication. But the flights look WIDE open! I'll keep my fingers crossed. Thanks.