Odds of more August Biz award space opening up on YVR-LHR?
May 27, 2018, 1:51 am
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Odds of more August Biz award space opening up on YVR-LHR?
Longtime listener, first-time caller here on Star Alliance Radio...
At long last it’s time for *me* to book an award flight. I’m hoping to go YVR-LHR in Biz on AC 854 or 896 on August 16th. Trouble is, of course, no award space.
In your collective experience, what are the odds of more Biz award space being released? ATM, AFAICS, only nine and ten seats respectively are showing occupied in the Biz cabin on these two flights. ?
Thanks y’all. Your very hardworking,
TheOfficeAdmin13B
May 27, 2018, 12:16 pm
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I can use any kind of *Alliance points / miles for this trip. I used the AC flight numbers for ease of reference.
I’d be happy to hear of a corrected course of action for the future from the moderator if s/he feels it’s warranted.
TOA13B
I’d be happy to hear of a corrected course of action for the future from the moderator if s/he feels it’s warranted.
TOA13B
May 27, 2018, 1:19 pm
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That said, mid summer at under 3 months notice, I’m - little surprised to even see J/Y offerings with a stop. This is a busy time of year for that route. Even if/when people cancel flights AC may not release back into I with high loads.
Did you get your load figures from EF or seat map? Seat maps aren’t reliable, some people won’t grab a seat until very late.
I assume this was posted somewhere other than the AP/AC board originally. Given it’s now here, where,
imvho, it belongs.
May 27, 2018, 2:32 pm
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Thanks jc94. I got it from the seat maps. EF was going to be next, however, I am out of practice with it since I’ve mostly been booking domestic economy for my folks the last 13 months. So I thought I might ask those who are currently fluent, as it were.
I am *not* planning to use AP points. I was hoping to use ANA. I’ve heard UA’s calendar often shows phantom award space availability. Given all of these factors, this is why I thought I’d come to the *A forum for guidance.
TOA13B
I am *not* planning to use AP points. I was hoping to use ANA. I’ve heard UA’s calendar often shows phantom award space availability. Given all of these factors, this is why I thought I’d come to the *A forum for guidance.
TOA13B
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May 28, 2018, 11:28 am
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So if you are planning on using ANA points, then you would be better posting on the ANA forum.
However, if I check AE, I see no availability on AC metal for that date. LH has space though, via FRA. Both legs in Business class (I booking class) - although the FRA to LHR leg will be nothing to write home about.
Crazy scam charges with AE, but maybe not when booking through ANA? As I say, maybe better to post in the ANA forum.
However, if I check AE, I see no availability on AC metal for that date. LH has space though, via FRA. Both legs in Business class (I booking class) - although the FRA to LHR leg will be nothing to write home about.
Crazy scam charges with AE, but maybe not when booking through ANA? As I say, maybe better to post in the ANA forum.
May 28, 2018, 11:47 am
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So if you are planning on using ANA points, then you would be better posting on the ANA forum.
However, if I check AE, I see no availability on AC metal for that date. LH has space though, via FRA. Both legs in Business class (I booking class) - although the FRA to LHR leg will be nothing to write home about.
Crazy scam charges with AE, but maybe not when booking through ANA? As I say, maybe better to post in the ANA forum.
However, if I check AE, I see no availability on AC metal for that date. LH has space though, via FRA. Both legs in Business class (I booking class) - although the FRA to LHR leg will be nothing to write home about.
Crazy scam charges with AE, but maybe not when booking through ANA? As I say, maybe better to post in the ANA forum.
Note the LH options there, I see then now. I did not when I last posted. Whether space has opened or it’s an IT error is anyones guess. Possibly both.
May 28, 2018, 12:11 pm
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The only issue with this (at least with AE) is that you will use the same amount of points for the FRA-LHR segment whether it is in J or Y, which is why I always try to get all segments in J on a business reward.
May 29, 2018, 12:42 pm
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Thanks for your thoughts. Like I said, due to the *A nature of my post, I originally posted in the *A forum, but somebody immediately complained to the moderator, who moved my post to AC/AP without inquiring further. <shrug>