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Old Jan 31, 2024 | 9:37 am
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Originally Posted by Acastus
Thanks. I did manage to see LH and ANA F connections on Google flights which you can then purchase on UA through the google link, but not for EK or TG or any other airline. Maybe because LH/NH are actual revenue sharing agreements. Anyway - very screwed up - just means UA can't / won't offer the best experience if you're willing to pay for it.
Read the explanation by jsloan - the issue is with EK, not UA.

Is there a reason why you want to book on 016 plating? You still earn full miles and PQP on UA metal flights, regardless on which stock it was ticketed on.
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