Originally Posted by swdke
I was wondering, has anyone used Mileage Plus miles for first class to Australia on United, or can anyone tell me how hard it is to use miles? I'd like to use mileage for two first class tickets to Sydney. How far in advance do I need to book for first class seats? Thanks for information
Ideally, you book a few days prior. That's what I've done in the past and it's always worked. Of course, if you're going down under in the winter, it's a lot easier than in the summer.