ORD-Mumbai flights for 3 in late December?
Oct 19, 2018, 12:43 am
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Chances are slim and that's if you're willing to gamble for a late (final two weeks before desired travel) booking. 3 premium award tickets during peak travel times ~60 days out is asking for a lot.
Oct 20, 2018, 2:42 pm
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Essentially yes. The UA & Aeroplan award searches are the preferred tool for Star Alliance airlines. BA shows good partner availability but I recommend always using the AA tool also to confirm all options.
Oct 20, 2018, 5:15 pm
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How about non-alliance partners that don't necessarily show up on airlines' sites when searching for award tickets. The one that comes to mind for me is Etihad award space using American miles - does availability on EY show on the AA site? If not, then the OP should search the EY site and, if you find anything, call AA. (Though look at this long thread that discusses the challenges of US-based AA CSRs finding EY award space even if it exists, and the advisability of calling overseas AA offices if that's the case.)
Another advantage of EY is that, if there is availability, travel on to India costs the same number of AA miles as only going as far as Abu Dhabi. And if by some chance you can only find EY first class availability, or a combination of EY J and F, the EY F "apartments" are excellent.
Also, perhaps there are other non-alliance AA or UA partners that the OP should be aware of.
Another advantage of EY is that, if there is availability, travel on to India costs the same number of AA miles as only going as far as Abu Dhabi. And if by some chance you can only find EY first class availability, or a combination of EY J and F, the EY F "apartments" are excellent.
Also, perhaps there are other non-alliance AA or UA partners that the OP should be aware of.