Originally posted by sfpaul900:
Does anyone know if first class awards are valid on code share flights? Specifically, I'd like to go SFO-KIX on UA but return NRT-SFO on ANA since UA will be switching to non-first suite 747-400 next year. Is it possible to mix and match if the ANA has a UA code-share or do I have to make the whole trip on the same airline?
Thanks,
Paul
You lose twice on this request -- first, because you cannot mix partner travel with UA travel on the same award, and second because UA award travel is never available on code share flights, except UA Express. This is in my view the single largest point that makes the *A claim of "seamless travel" a joke.