I did it twice and it took 8 to 9 calendar days each time. Be patient.

It takes 9 calendar days to post. I wouldn't worry about CX availability these days, even in F. The only routes that seem to be tight are JNB-HKG on both directions and HKG-Australia also on both directions. The US-HKG are plentiful even in 1F outside the most popular traveling periods.

ua miles has to hit ua account by nov 30 to get the 20K extra miles? looks like i missed the boat.

At least when my UA miles posted, they were back-dated to the calendar day I requested the travel package over the phone, dunno if that'll be good enough for the promo though for those that might want to try today or tomorrow.

This is great to know! Just ordered a 152k package to hope to squeeze one in there. Now I just have to figure out where I want to use the hotel nights...

Received my UA points in less than 24 hours from placing my travel package order, which means I'm definitely in on time for the 20k bonus. Not sure if they sped up transfers to make sure all bonuses get in, but I'm thankful for the quick transfer.

Is there any benefit in ordering the package before 1/1/17? I think there will be a flood of people ordering these when the new year starts for WN cp?

Probably no more than usual... most people know to get the package in the first 2 weeks of Jan. You could get a few Starwood converts to add to the list.

whats the benefit for first 2 weeks of jan redemption? new from starwood

You get to keep the companion pass for almost 2 years.

Yes starwood members can now take advantage of this deal.

used 7 day voucher on a 6 day stay in CT but I was charged $39 per room + tax for each night. Is that normal?

No. You can call & get it credited. There should not be any charges on an award stay, unless it's a resort fee or you agreed to some type of upgrade fee.

Cheers.

I plan on ordering a package 1/1. I'm assuming the 5-night option is no longer on the table, but I am going to see if they will give me a 5 night for a 7 night price. It would make it easier to find availability (and I have an actual situation where this would make booking possible), plus I'd have to pay less in resort fees. Has anyone tried this yet?

Yoyo, the $39 ++ is probably the amount which MR is to pay the hotel, which was incorrectly billed to you. Just call that hotel & if the front desk can't help you, ask to speak to the Accounting Mgr. or General Mgr.

Perdue, AFAIK the 5-nighters are still on the table. Also, if you're forced to use a 7-nighter for a 5-night stay (wasting 2 nights,) you won't be charged resort fees on the 2 nights you're not there! Indeed, maybe you can get lucky enough to find someone to buy/ sublet the last 2 nights ;) .

With SWA, Companion Pass is good for year earned and following year. So if you do travel package in Jan 2017, CP is good for 2017 and 2018. If you did in Dec, it is good for 2016 and 2017.