That coach seat to the gateway is definitely not the best. But, if I fly on any UA premium award (Business, First) from a European country to the U.S. UA/its partner provide not transportation at all to the UA gateway in another European country. An example: An award from Switzerland to the U.S. for example requires 2 awards: one Switzerland-Germany and one Germany-US fora total of 110'000 miles in business class (80'000 miles + 30'000 miles).