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Old Aug 15, 2013, 7:18 am
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Originally Posted by Aspirant
I don't know if anyone is interested but it looks like there are 4 award seats in LH old F available from DFW-FRA on 8/20.
That's not unusual for DFW-FRA, one of the most reliable award gateways.
Of course, you do have to get to DFW and it is old First, but certainly better than many other options.
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Old Aug 15, 2013, 7:40 am
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How is the accuracy these days at T-7 on UA.com? I know there is always phantom inventory out there, but within 1 week is it accurate?
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Old Aug 15, 2013, 7:59 am
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Originally Posted by avi8tir
How is the accuracy these days at T-7 on UA.com? I know there is always phantom inventory out there, but within 1 week is it accurate?
Generally yes, although not always. Assume 90+% accuracy at that point.
I'd still check ANA just to be sure.
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Old Aug 15, 2013, 5:25 pm
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Originally Posted by SFO777
Generally yes, although not always. Assume 90+% accuracy at that point.
I'd still check ANA just to be sure.
Interesting data point. Today I booked ORD-FRA in F for departure tomorrrow. I initially checked ANA since I find it more accurate. ANA showed no availability in F or J, while UA offered both options. I suspected phantom inventory, but was pleasently surprised when I was confirmed and ticketed.
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Old Aug 15, 2013, 5:30 pm
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Originally Posted by OnAMileHigh
Interesting data point. Today I booked ORD-FRA in F for departure tomorrrow. I initially checked ANA since I find it more accurate. ANA showed no availability in F or J, while UA offered both options. I suspected phantom inventory, but was pleasently surprised when I was confirmed and ticketed.
ANA won't show availability inside 4 days, so you probably saw an "-" instead of "x".
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Old Aug 15, 2013, 5:37 pm
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Originally Posted by SFO777
ANA won't show availability inside 4 days, so you probably saw an "-" instead of "x".
Ah..Good to know for future bookings. Thanks!
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Old Aug 15, 2013, 6:25 pm
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Very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by OnAMileHigh
Interesting data point. Today I booked ORD-FRA in F for departure tomorrrow. I initially checked ANA since I find it more accurate. ANA showed no availability in F or J, while UA offered both options. I suspected phantom inventory, but was pleasently surprised when I was confirmed and ticketed.
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Old Aug 16, 2013, 4:41 am
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Close in ANA searches
I believe the ANA 7 day search will work close in.

KVS has a method that allows award searches close in.

[KVS Availability Tool 7.2.9903/Diamond - Awards/StarAlliance-7D]
Code:
ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl IL US [KORD]
FRA  Frankfurt Metro / Intl DE = FRA HHN [EDDF]
FRI  16 Aug 2013 (16 Aug 2013 - 22 Aug 2013) | 2 Seats

Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive    A/C  St  Availability
---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  -------------
LH         431     ORD   15:45     FRA   07:00 +1  744  0   FS+  CS+  YS+
LH         431     ORD   15:45 +1  FRA   07:00 +2  ***  0   FS+  CS+  YS+
LH         431     ORD   15:45 +2  FRA   07:00 +3  ***  0   FS+  CS+  YS+
LH         431     ORD   15:45 +3  FRA   07:00 +4  ***  0   FS+  CS+  YS+
LH         431     ORD   15:45 +4  FRA   07:00 +5  ***  0   FS+  CS+  YS-
LH         431     ORD   15:45 +5  FRA   07:00 +6  ***  0   FS-  CS+  YS-
LH         431     ORD   15:45 +6  FRA   07:00 +7  ***  0   FS-  CS-  YS-
LH         433     ORD   22:15     FRA   13:30 +1  744  0   FS+  CS+  YS-
LH         433     ORD   22:15 +1  FRA   13:30 +2  ***  0   FS+  CS+  YS+
LH         433     ORD   22:15 +2  FRA   13:30 +3  ***  0   FS+  CS+  YS+
LH         433     ORD   22:15 +3  FRA   13:30 +4  ***  0   FS+  CS+  YS+
LH         433     ORD   22:15 +4  FRA   13:30 +5  ***  0   FS+  CS+  YS-
LH         433     ORD   22:15 +5  FRA   13:30 +6  ***  0   FS-  CS+  YS-
LH         433     ORD   22:15 +6  FRA   13:30 +7  ***  0   FS-  CS+  YS-
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Old Aug 17, 2013, 8:58 am
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Im pretty sure they block LAX-FRA at this point... Ive been monitoring over the last month as i am going to try and book it for my honeymoon in a few weeks.

Today it shows F8 with no seats released. I set an alert and will be curious if it opens up.
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Old Aug 17, 2013, 9:04 am
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Originally Posted by avi8tir
Im pretty sure they block LAX-FRA at this point... Ive been monitoring over the last month as i am going to try and book it for my honeymoon in a few weeks.
Today it shows F8 with no seats released. I set an alert and will be curious if it opens up.
Even at F8, LH won't usually release LAX until inside T-7
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Old Aug 17, 2013, 11:50 am
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Originally Posted by SFO777
Even at F8, LH won't usually release LAX until inside T-7
With all the complaints about how cold is the F cabin on the 748i, that flight is one of my least favorite
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Old Aug 17, 2013, 1:35 pm
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Originally Posted by SFO777
Even at F8, LH won't usually release LAX until inside T-7
This is for todays flight... so we are at t-3 hours at this point.
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Old Aug 17, 2013, 1:59 pm
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Originally Posted by avi8tir
This is for todays flight... so we are at t-3 hours at this point.
Business may be oversold and there may be some upgrades to F.
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Old Aug 17, 2013, 3:15 pm
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Originally Posted by NewbieRunner
Business may be oversold and there may be some upgrades to F.
The seat map shows some occupied F seats, although LH seat maps on EF seem to go weird on flight day.
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Old Aug 17, 2013, 4:49 pm
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Originally Posted by SFO777
... LH seat maps on EF seem to go weird on flight day.
Yes, especially when the Flight Manager is hard at work juggling passengers and seats on an oversold flight.
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