Originally Posted by
Resonant Programmer
I'll be flying UA 101 (IAH-SYD) soon. Is there a hot mid flight meal in J? Or just the standard grilled cheese / tomato soup?
It's the same as other similar flights - dinner after departure, breakfast on arrival, and hot snacks on demand mid-flight. There is no special third meal service if that's what you are asking.
Originally Posted by
rahman99000
If booking J class on Thai Airways for BKK-DAC-BKK using my UA miles, I need to spend 50000 miles + USD 100 taxes. A few questions:
(1) Is this a good deal compared with the ticket price of USD 970 quoted at the TG website?
That's a complicated question. Generally, spending 50k miles to fly less than 2,000 is not seen as a great deal. However, 50k miles for $870 is 1.74 cents per mile, which is generally higher than the agreed-upon value of UA miles. If you must make that specific trip and your only options are the UA award or a $970 ticket, the miles are not a bad option.
Note also most miles/cash valuations assume an unlimited number of miles; if e.g. you won't earn many United miles in the future and 50k represents an "odd lot" for you, this might be less of a deal.
Originally Posted by
rahman99000
(2) Will I get to visit TG’s business class lounges at BKK and DAC if booked on UA miles?
I would assume so. There are no special restrictions for being on an award ticket - your access is the same as if you flew paid J.
Originally Posted by
rahman99000
(3) Since UA does not reveal seating plans, will I be able to pick my seats later on using TG’s website?
Yes.