United still blocking all SQ awards?
Sep 7, 2012, 4:59 pm
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because they focus on removing things instead of enhancing useability.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...e-changes.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ams-offer.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...e-changes.html
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Sep 7, 2012, 5:02 pm
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because they focus on removing things instead of enhancing useability.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...e-changes.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ams-offer.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...e-changes.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ams-offer.html
Sep 12, 2012, 7:19 am
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Ran into this today. United.com was not showing CPH-SIN in business, just economy. All other sites were showing I space. The phone agent was able to see it just fine though.
Clearly just a display problem, although the website had no problems showing the connecting SIN-DPS in business... weird.
Clearly just a display problem, although the website had no problems showing the connecting SIN-DPS in business... weird.
Sep 12, 2012, 7:55 am
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all SQ inventory seems to be back, but all in economy only, even for regional 330s and 772s
sounds like another band-aid solution to me
on an unrelated note, lots of NH inventory is finally showing up properly, so that's ONE change I like
sounds like another band-aid solution to me
on an unrelated note, lots of NH inventory is finally showing up properly, so that's ONE change I like
Sep 26, 2012, 1:26 pm
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Sep 26, 2012, 1:42 pm
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For *A flights, if there's not availability in any cabin, it won't even show up in the results
Sep 26, 2012, 1:43 pm
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Sep 26, 2012, 2:04 pm
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Had to call to get seats in biz DSP-SIN-HKG. Friendly agent that didn't know the website didn't show biz, but quickly waived the ticketing fee. After sorting out an issue regarding my PIN with the "helpdesk", she told me that the "helpdesk" was well aware of biz not showing online.
Sep 26, 2012, 2:17 pm
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Ok good. That makes sense, but I don't want to assume. I won't have the miles until next week, but now I feel better about booking it.
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Oct 10, 2012, 11:24 am
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SQ Availability- JFK-FRA
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Looking at an award ticket with potentially going JFK-FRA on SQ 25. I looked at several dates within November and didn't have any luck with Saver J. Any advice on what to do? If I do book Y, could I wait list for J? When/Does SQ open J availability?
Looking at an award ticket with potentially going JFK-FRA on SQ 25. I looked at several dates within November and didn't have any luck with Saver J. Any advice on what to do? If I do book Y, could I wait list for J? When/Does SQ open J availability?
Oct 10, 2012, 11:28 am
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(Not sure if this is the right place. Mods, please move if necessary)
Looking at an award ticket with potentially going JFK-FRA on SQ 25. I looked at several dates within November and didn't have any luck with Saver J. Any advice on what to do? If I do book Y, could I wait list for J? When/Does SQ open J availability?
Looking at an award ticket with potentially going JFK-FRA on SQ 25. I looked at several dates within November and didn't have any luck with Saver J. Any advice on what to do? If I do book Y, could I wait list for J? When/Does SQ open J availability?
SQ seldom release business class seats on this route. May be easier to get a business class seat on LH.
Oct 10, 2012, 11:36 am
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There are no SQ biz or first/suites seats available for UA miles on A380/77W flights, which is most of their long haul inventory. Including SQ25.
Your choices are go in Y on SQ, C on another carrier (LH flies nonstop) if you want to use UA miles.
Your choices are go in Y on SQ, C on another carrier (LH flies nonstop) if you want to use UA miles.
Oct 10, 2012, 11:43 am
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I have my eyes all over this route as part of a bigger award trip next year, SQ is out of the question.
Also, I see you are located in MSP. Why not go MSP-DEN/IAD-FRA? Both DEN & IAD to FRA are a little easier to pick up C or F award space on LH. F X: DEN appears to be open often.
Good luck.
Oct 10, 2012, 11:43 am
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As for LH business... why? I guess LH is okay if it's on the 748 (not JFK-FRA, AFAIK), a daytime flight (FRA-JFK) or if food is more important than sleep. Otherwise I'd book UA out of EWR or, even better, LH F. The problem with LH F is that you usually have to wait until a few days before travel before it opens up.