UA is not like US. ;)

A-ha. That is very good to know. Thank you :)

So to confirm, I can change when I'm already en route? In this case, would best course of action be to either book the return on LH C (or UA F), and then call to reticket the return while I'm traveling?

Right.

How much does it cost to change a rt itin for someone without UA status?

True, THEORETICALLY, you can change a UA award ticket (if you pay--unless fee waived for status, etc.) but, it all depends on availability.

I tried this a couple of times a while ago and didn't have much luck. No availability for when I wanted to change to, so was stuck with original dates.

In other words, don't count on being able to change dates on route.

Still looking, Lufthansa might be an option, just trying to get the best value out of my points.

I stayed there last year for Oktoberfest, it was very nice. Nothing over the top, but the front desk folks were extremely helpful and the place was well kept. I am sure you will like it.

Dan

Guys, any ideas here? I can't find ANYTHING available. Looking to go out Sep 27th and return Oct 6. I would even be open to buying the economy ticket and upgrading with points.

Thanks!

Beyond what was already mentioned within this thread? No, other than to just be patient.

I’d echo the thoughts of others and say that you just need to get TATL, and you can get yourself to MUC or closer by LCC and then to your final destination by train. I would hold out almost no hope that award space to MUC direct opens up. If you’ve never been to Oktoberfest, it’s a pretty substantial event.

I went to Oktoberfest last year, and while my travel was not on an award, for cost considerations I flew into HAM and took the train (6 hours IIRC) to MUC the following day. I flew out of MUC on the return.

Thanks everyone, ended up booking biz class in SQ - excited to try them out.