Wow. I just booked award tickets for November 29 yesterday. I normally use my UA miles for international business class, and we usually travel off season. Fingers crossed. It could be ok for me at least for a little while. I know partner awards aren't supposed to change, but just for kicks I checked the flights I booked yesterday as 80k one way saver and there's still availability on *A at 80k saver, including my itinerary. This round trip for two and knocked my UA balance down to 90k'ish, with my Chase balance considerably higher -- so glad I switched over to the Sapphire Reserve!