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United Saver Award/Upgrade Inventory (& partners) - when is it released? [Archive]
Dec 31, 2016, 1:42 pm
#2866
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I think saying this is being disingenuous is fair if the OP's comments are true. The saver award program in my reading implies space is limited, but generally available if you are flexible and diligent in finding space. This has been my experience. But if UA never allows ANY saver space on a flight, I would say that is being disingenuous. But then, I have ALWAYS been able to find saver space on routes I want if I work hard enough at it and remain flexible. So never been an issue.
"Saver Awards are capacity-controlled and may not be available on certain flights where demand is high."
Dec 31, 2016, 1:45 pm
#2867
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But for SIN it sounds like they are selling the cabin up front. As noted before, you can get to SIN in I class via other routings, and if your heart is set on UA1 you can pay up for a Standard Award.
Dec 31, 2016, 1:48 pm
#2868
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I am not surprised. When UA launched DEN-NRT, there was zero saver availability for the first few years that the flight was launched.
SFO-SIN is a new route, so expect to see zero saver awards for the first few years that the route is around.
SFO-SIN is a new route, so expect to see zero saver awards for the first few years that the route is around.
Dec 31, 2016, 1:52 pm
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SFO-SIN-SFO is a premium business route. Many business class tickets are sold within days of departure. UA does release many awards seats close to departure if flights are not expected to sell out. Wait until a few days/hours prior to departure and check again.
Dec 31, 2016, 1:54 pm
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But when they introduced IAH-SCL, saver awards in both cabins (and upgrades) were plentiful. So just because it's new doesn't mean they won't release the seats.
Dec 31, 2016, 2:16 pm
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I too have flown SQ J both transpac and within Asia several times. Color me unimpressed. Same with CX. Besides, I, like many others, take into account FFP as a part of the airline's "service." Even with MP's devaluations, UA offers a superior product for me.
Dec 31, 2016, 2:23 pm
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SQ A350 Shockingly Bad J Seat.
I'd probably choose 1 stop instead on SQ, NH, or BR.
Last edited by Kacee; Dec 31, 2016 at 2:55 pm
Dec 31, 2016, 2:52 pm
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The vast majority of business travelers will book the nonstop, even with the premium in fare. But I agree that NH and BR are compelling alternatives. I would also add OZ. But I don't think those airlines offer lie-flat J on the intra-Asia segments. Those flights are longer than U.S. transcons.
Dec 31, 2016, 2:57 pm
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Perhaps not once they've flown the SQ 350 (or had a two day delay on UA).
Dec 31, 2016, 3:05 pm
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Jan 8, 2017, 1:24 pm
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UA MP Saver Award/Upgrade Inventory (& partners) -when is it released? [2017 forward]
Trying to find a saver award ticket from SFO to ATL in July 2017, there are very little date available, should I wait or that is all they have?
Jan 8, 2017, 1:35 pm
#2877
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Welcome to FT!, h2000
There is never an definitive answer to this type of question. Some more inventory may appear and it may not. A lot depends on how paid seat activity goes, if slow UA may open up more. But if sales activity is strong they will not. All you can do is watch. Realize in the meantime, they other availability may also disappear / be used. It is a dynamic system.
If this is near peak travel times, vacations, college graduations, ... many people plan far in advance.
If this is near peak travel times, vacations, college graduations, ... many people plan far in advance.
Jan 9, 2017, 8:45 am
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Redeem award flights to South America
I'd like to redeem award flights to South America, either economy or business for travel in January 2018.
What is the best time to make reservation?
What is the best time to make reservation?
Jan 9, 2017, 9:15 am
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Jan 9, 2017, 9:24 am
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UA saver award availability in J can be tough to South America. More often than not, you'll see it offered in J class on codeshare airlines - Copa on a 737 via PTY or Avianca on an A320 via BOG. The prospect of flying all the way to SCL, EZE, GIG or GRU on a narrow body leaves a lot to be desired.
Award space on UA metal for their long-haul South American flights is typically offered on standard awards only. You may have better luck to northern cities in South America.
Award space on UA metal for their long-haul South American flights is typically offered on standard awards only. You may have better luck to northern cities in South America.