Originally Posted by
jbeans
Noticed something a bit strange -- I've been checking business class award space from NYC to BKK/HKT for Nov 2019. A couple weeks ago, there were plenty of flights available (saver and standard) on many days via Asiana, Austrian, Swiss, or Air China. Suddenly a few days ago, ALL the award flights on Asiana, Austrian, and Swiss are gone, not even Everyday Awards are available, leaving Air China as pretty much the only option.
It could have been snagged. Award space on desirable carriers to desirable destinations tends not to last long. CA is much less desirable than the other carriers you mention, for a number of reasons.
Note that partner awards are always saver awards. Everyday awards are only offered on UA metal (despite what the website may seem to indicate).
Keep checking, as award space will often come and go. And when you see something you like, grab it.