Originally Posted by
coconutjay
Hi,
New to this program, but can't find any information on whether ANA can be used from Toronto to Tokyo. This would be booked with VS miles. I not sure this is the right spot, but any help would be appreciated. Trying to decide if this program is the best for trips to Tokyo from Toronto. I wasn't sure if the flights that are shared with United can be part of the redemption with VS.
Thank you
I don't believe ANA flies that route directly, in which case you'd be on a UA metal connecting flight, which I don't think are eligible as a VS redemption (unless someone here knows otherwise).
If you make your own way to Vancouver, Washington D.C., NYC etc, then you can use VS miles on the direct ANA flights (just book well in advance - like 11 months in advance - for business or first)! The only issue here is that because these will two separate bookings, they would not be considered protected connections, so you will not be entitled to rebooking or a refund in either direction if the first flights is delayed causing you to miss your second flight.