- Which route/airline did you book and which class?
LH on FRA-MIA RT once or twice a year, 1999-2001 in Y, since 2002 in C
- How many pax and how many award miles?
2 pax or 4 pax, recently 135K miles for two in C or 315K miles for four in C
- How many days/weeks/months did you book in advance?
As a SEN I finally made outbound reservations ~359 days ahead and kept the reservation for 14 days in order to make my inbound reservations ~359 days ahead. I learned from SEN lines, that they got flights on their computer about 359 days ahead for the first time. Since I was almost always looking for first day of school holidays of my kids (Eastern holidays or Autumn holidyas) I was always in for VERY popular travel days on that route. As a HON this problem disappeared. ^
- Have you been able to book your preferred dates of travel?
Yes, when following the strategy mentioned before. 10 month ahead it was not possible, all C awards were gone and all Y awards as well in the old days.
- Were you happy with the award booking procedure (e.g. online/by phone)?
Yes, after I learned, that I must be quick.
- How often did you have to check/call until you got the seats?
Twice, once for outbound reservations and 14 days later for inbound reservations and booking confirmation.