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Old May 6, 2024 | 7:19 pm
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Originally Posted by frmnj
Nope. Exact same flight was available via Aeroplan or Lifemiles. I’ve come across similar situations with ET, AI and LO. United is actively blocking partner availability to force users towards redemption on higher cost UA metal. In some situations I was able to persuade phone agents to ticket these partner flights not displayed on United.com, but it varies based on experience of the agent
OK, that's relatively new then. *Net blocking had been gone for about a decade. Definitely not a change anybody likes.
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