Star Alliance: CDG-North America-Auckland-Asia-CDG 2735 biz
Sep 11, 2022, 5:53 am
#196
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: ±38,000 feet
Programs: LH HON, BA GGL, AF Plat, EK Plat
Posts: 6,426
Feel free to ping me. UA can only ticket this fare if at least one segment is on UA code. But the cheapest itineraries avoid UA and stick to SQ/NZ on segments.
Sep 11, 2022, 5:59 am
#197
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: ARN,Potomac TRACON
Programs: Cheapest lie-flat available and credit card bestowed hotel elites now, long-time AA EXtraPotato then
Posts: 132
Though I have been following this thread since day 1, I just finished my booking. As I do not need the America detour for RTW, I just booked for a EU-Aus round trip on this fair basis with a stopover each way in TYO and SIN respectively for $2954 pp. If you get P inventory all the way, then it's a delicious $2400 RT from EU-SYD, which from what I recall, is not bad at all, even at pre-pandemic levels. I booked with a higher premium to fly on ANA metal between FRA and HND in LH's Z inventory because Lufthansa P doesn't credit to anywhere well. RTW tickets are still alive at $2700 as i checked.
Sep 11, 2022, 7:41 am
#199
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Multiple locations
Programs: AAdvantage ExPlat LT Gold, BA Silver, Aegean Star Gold
Posts: 5,036
It seems that the "trick" to get to book on United is to have at least one segment, whether a TATL , a transcon or even a SFO-LAX. That will allow you to go from Google Flights to United.com.
This does mean 016 stock which is not good for United flyers, but for other airlines, this would not be an issue...
Google Flights
United.com
This does mean 016 stock which is not good for United flyers, but for other airlines, this would not be an issue...
Google Flights
United.com
Sep 11, 2022, 2:42 pm
#200
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Sydney
Programs: Qantas, BA
Posts: 37
Though I have been following this thread since day 1, I just finished my booking. As I do not need the America detour for RTW, I just booked for a EU-Aus round trip on this fair basis with a stopover each way in TYO and SIN respectively for $2954 pp. If you get P inventory all the way, then it's a delicious $2400 RT from EU-SYD, which from what I recall, is not bad at all, even at pre-pandemic levels. I booked with a higher premium to fly on ANA metal between FRA and HND in LH's Z inventory because Lufthansa P doesn't credit to anywhere well. RTW tickets are still alive at $2700 as i checked.
Cheers
Sep 11, 2022, 2:52 pm
#201
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,376
It seems that the "trick" to get to book on United is to have at least one segment, whether a TATL , a transcon or even a SFO-LAX. That will allow you to go from Google Flights to United.com.
This does mean 016 stock which is not good for United flyers, but for other airlines, this would not be an issue...
Google Flights
United.com
This does mean 016 stock which is not good for United flyers, but for other airlines, this would not be an issue...
Google Flights
United.com
Sep 11, 2022, 8:30 pm
#202
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: ORD, MKE
Programs: UA, AA, Hilton and regular member of everything else
Posts: 1,332
It seems that the "trick" to get to book on United is to have at least one segment, whether a TATL , a transcon or even a SFO-LAX. That will allow you to go from Google Flights to United.com.
This does mean 016 stock which is not good for United flyers, but for other airlines, this would not be an issue...
This does mean 016 stock which is not good for United flyers, but for other airlines, this would not be an issue...
Trying to get this - the third flight has a leg on united (IAH-ORD). $11k for 3 of us on GF, jumps to $44k on united.
Last edited by mlbcard; Sep 11, 2022 at 8:36 pm
Sep 11, 2022, 10:43 pm
#203
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: DTW / SJC
Programs: AA EXP, DL DM, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 764
For example, J class is available on ORD-AKL on Dec 25, and AKL-LAX on Jan 11, so this itinerary links to UA.
Sep 12, 2022, 8:53 am
#204
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: ORD, MKE
Programs: UA, AA, Hilton and regular member of everything else
Posts: 1,332
IME there needs to be J class available on the NZ legs in order for it to be booked via UA (and any other OTAs I tried). GF seems to be checking for Z class instead.
For example, J class is available on ORD-AKL on Dec 25, and AKL-LAX on Jan 11, so this itinerary links to UA.
For example, J class is available on ORD-AKL on Dec 25, and AKL-LAX on Jan 11, so this itinerary links to UA.
Sep 12, 2022, 10:36 am
#205
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: NA
Programs: DL PM, Fairmont Premier, SPG Gold
Posts: 59
Looks like there are still availability transit through west coast in both directions for around $4300 during Christmas in Auckland, NZ ticketable from UA. Up from the $3200 range a month ago. Had a pair of tickets on hold this morning.
Sep 12, 2022, 12:41 pm
#207
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: ARN,Potomac TRACON
Programs: Cheapest lie-flat available and credit card bestowed hotel elites now, long-time AA EXtraPotato then
Posts: 132
Sep 14, 2022, 12:56 am
#208
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: BAEC, M&M, VA Flying Club
Posts: 124
Changes creeping in
However I see that changes are now creeping in.
My direct flight from CDG to SFO has now been cancelled and my ANA flight from HND to FRA has changed from the 77W "The Room" experience to a 787-9. Also the flight time has increased by a massive 3.5 hours as it now uses the Polar route home.
I booked this on 1st April and I subsequently decided that it wasn't the most efficient itinerary, however having booked through G2G (stupid boy :-)) it was nigh on impossible to change as you just couldn't get through to them. If this fare is still out there I'm tempted to cancel and start again.
Sep 14, 2022, 2:28 am
#209
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: ±38,000 feet
Programs: LH HON, BA GGL, AF Plat, EK Plat
Posts: 6,426
This is exactly what my itinerary is/was: I fly into SFO and out of HNL and into AKL and out of SYD.
However I see that changes are now creeping in.
My direct flight from CDG to SFO has now been cancelled and my ANA flight from HND to FRA has changed from the 77W "The Room" experience to a 787-9. Also the flight time has increased by a massive 3.5 hours as it now uses the Polar route home.
I booked this on 1st April and I subsequently decided that it wasn't the most efficient itinerary, however having booked through G2G (stupid boy :-)) it was nigh on impossible to change as you just couldn't get through to them. If this fare is still out there I'm tempted to cancel and start again.
However I see that changes are now creeping in.
My direct flight from CDG to SFO has now been cancelled and my ANA flight from HND to FRA has changed from the 77W "The Room" experience to a 787-9. Also the flight time has increased by a massive 3.5 hours as it now uses the Polar route home.
I booked this on 1st April and I subsequently decided that it wasn't the most efficient itinerary, however having booked through G2G (stupid boy :-)) it was nigh on impossible to change as you just couldn't get through to them. If this fare is still out there I'm tempted to cancel and start again.
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Sep 14, 2022, 7:03 am
#210
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: VIE/PRG
Programs: FB Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 1,591
I am trying to find something for February but struggle to get SIN/BKK - Europe leg (the last one), it always repriced to 12k€. I am trying to stay everywhere - NY, AKL and SIN/BKK for about 5-6 days. Is there a day minimum or I am just out of luck with dates?
