Icelandair (FI) Award Availability
Jun 2, 18, 11:33 pm
#1
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Icelandair (FI) Award Availability
I can't find any award availability in business class on Icelandair. Not a single seat. Any suggestions (specific routes/seasons)? I have been looking for BOS/JFK/SEA in August/September.
Jun 3, 18, 1:14 am
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Jun 5, 18, 12:56 am
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Jun 5, 18, 1:26 am
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Jun 5, 18, 2:23 pm
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Unlike other carriers, nothing seems to open up at the last minute. If you find it, jump on it. If you don't, pack a lunch and a drink.
Jun 22, 18, 12:50 am
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I've just started looking this past week for May 2019, and I also can't find anything from both PDX and SEA. I'm a bit miffed. 11 months out on a shoulder season month should produce something.
Last edited by MapMan25; Jun 22, 18 at 12:51 am Reason: added cities
Nov 1, 18, 8:31 am
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Nov 1, 18, 9:43 am
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- Outdated product on an LCC (Condor)
- Product similar to domestic F and carrier surcharge (Icelandair)
- Wow, lots of carrier surcharges (British Airways)
- Good luck finding this (American)
- Wow, that’s a lot of miles and quite a detour to Dubai (Emirates)
Europe is probably Alaska’s weakest redemption market. It’s also the #1 market for Americans flying overseas. None of your choices are as good as JL or CX are for Asia redemptions.
Nov 2, 18, 11:57 am
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Your AS award choices for business/first for Europe are:
- Outdated product on an LCC (Condor)
- Product similar to domestic F and carrier surcharge (Icelandair)
- Wow, lots of carrier surcharges (British Airways)
- Good luck finding this (American)
- Wow, that’s a lot of miles and quite a detour to Dubai (Emirates)
Europe is probably Alaska’s weakest redemption market. It’s also the #1 market for Americans flying overseas. None of your choices are as good as JL or CX are for Asia redemptions.
But yes, very true overall.
Nov 2, 18, 12:15 pm
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Europe is probably Alaska’s weakest redemption market. It’s also the #1 market for Americans flying overseas. None of your choices are as good as JL or CX are for Asia redemptions.
Nov 2, 18, 12:18 pm
#15
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How exactly is LA availability anyway? I've never actually seen what it looks like since it's not bookable online.
