Originally Posted by kayexalate

But why would I want to fly from SFO-TYO via SEA??? If that's the best routing for 75k, you can have it. I'd rather spend the same and fly direct then have connections.

"USA-TYO is cheaper on NH metal through AC than UA in all cases" but yet the example I show you indicates AC HAS no inventory. no use in bragging that NH metal is cheaper on AC when it doesn't exist or it's so rare to find. Plus I'd rather pay 88k on UA and have a nonstop flight than 75k on AC and have 2+ layovers. Good luck finding anything direct booked through AC (whether via a partner or their own metal). I have found no such luck. (I unfortunately don't have the luxury of booking flights with a few days notice like your example of SFO-FRA in F for this weekend).

Searching for anything (literally anything) from SFO to Europe, S.AM, Asia via AC's site just spits out ridiculout itineraries. I'm happy to have you prove me wrong, but the 50+ searches I've done does not give me much confidence in finding anything decent.