Does SAS block First Class awards?
Oct 21, 2022, 7:35 am
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: LH*G, FB*G, IC *free minibar*, SLH, RC 5C-Club, LHW, and a lot of others
Posts: 536
Does SAS block First Class awards?
Hi guys,
Just wanted to share my experience in trying to book first class seats using SAS miles. Before I called in I did some due diligence and went to AC and UA to check availability - both showed 2 F seats on LH from JFK to MUC. I then called SAS over a span of 2 days and both agents couldn't see any F seats. Does SAS block first class award space, because whenever I call in, I am hearing the same answer "sorry there are no first class seats on your flight".
What's your experience?
Just wanted to share my experience in trying to book first class seats using SAS miles. Before I called in I did some due diligence and went to AC and UA to check availability - both showed 2 F seats on LH from JFK to MUC. I then called SAS over a span of 2 days and both agents couldn't see any F seats. Does SAS block first class award space, because whenever I call in, I am hearing the same answer "sorry there are no first class seats on your flight".
What's your experience?
Oct 28, 2022, 1:37 am
#3
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: OSL
Programs: SK Gold
Posts: 30
Different airlines have different availability to First award inventory. I guess it comes down to willingness for them to pay for F awards. Historically when looking at United there has to be F-saver award inventory available in order for SAS to see it. Did you see F-saver award, or just any ordinary award seat?