Originally Posted by
Blueskyheaven
Does it normally cost more miles with UA vs AA for this trip on any airlines? I see the Etihad has free bus service to Dubai for those who booked economy class, but what about for those on Biz class?
If I can't find any Etihad flights on BA site, then I can just do a search on United? I want to avoid UA flights and would prefer any partners airlines. But their partners cost more when booking J seats right? If we can't find any J seats, then coach will be fine. Might find ones that flies to DXB right?
Etihad EY is not a BA ff partner, so will not find EY awards on BA web site.
EY is an AA partner. Look at the linked AA thread about EY as post 2 above. Open the wiki. Easy to follow.
For UA & star alliance/non alliance partners look at the UA web site & UA FT forum. Look for 1 seat first, then 2 & then 3.
For Star Alliance airlines that fly to/from DXB look at the DXB wikipedia entry as post 2 above. Work backwards.
A very general guide, but does not included all airlines/ffp's---->
https://www.awardhacker.com/#f=ORD&t...=0&c=j&s=1&p=0
Consider these
Award booking services - a list and some reviews
Edit
https://www.etihad.com/en-au/plan-an...ook-chauffeur/