Inconsistent award availability
Oct 12, 2016 | 1:16 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 7
Inconsistent award availability
Hi all,
I'm extremely ill-informed on all things award redemption, but could use some insight.
I intend to fly one way with a partner from London to JFK on 10/24, and ideally would like to fly first while burning amex points (as efficiently as possible). Award Nexus showed me a single ticket through AC on LH metal LHR-FRA-JFK in biz and first, respectively, but not two. However, when I run the same search originating from CDG, suddenly there's availability in F on the FRA-JFK leg for two people!
Additionally, requesting just a search FRA-JFK in F for two people shows nothing! What gives? I realize this is a super novice question, and I'd appreciate any color you can provide.
Thanks!
I'm extremely ill-informed on all things award redemption, but could use some insight.
I intend to fly one way with a partner from London to JFK on 10/24, and ideally would like to fly first while burning amex points (as efficiently as possible). Award Nexus showed me a single ticket through AC on LH metal LHR-FRA-JFK in biz and first, respectively, but not two. However, when I run the same search originating from CDG, suddenly there's availability in F on the FRA-JFK leg for two people!
Additionally, requesting just a search FRA-JFK in F for two people shows nothing! What gives? I realize this is a super novice question, and I'd appreciate any color you can provide.
Thanks!
Oct 12, 2016 | 1:59 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 7
It's AC aeroplan miles on LH metal. There is a first class...I can find one seat available on a LHR-FRA-JFK routing, and two seats available on a CDG-FRA-JFK routing. My question is, since it's clear the FRA-JFK leg has two F seats available for redemption, why can't I at least find them while searching just for that leg on its own?
Oct 12, 2016 | 5:35 pm
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,312
Book the CDG and then call within 24 hours to see if they can swap the first segment since you'll have the F one confirmed. If not your savings in APD can probably cover the cheap LHR - CDG
Oct 13, 2016 | 7:09 am
#6
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AGH
Posts: 6,798
The Op could try to see if LHR-EWR is available through FRA, DUS or MUC. LH First on a 340 is actually as nice as on the 380 or 748. In fact I like it more.