United Reward Availability for other *A Programs
Sep 19, 2013 | 6:26 am
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United Reward Availability for other *A Programs
I am looking to fly east-west coast on United next summer using Lufthansa M&M miles.
There are blogs around discussing the use of Lufthansa miles in this regard, and they say if you can see a 'Saver' reward in the United booking engine, you can ring up Lufthansa and they will book those specific flights, as these 'Saver' flights are available for Lufthansa as a member of *A.
So, I searched United for flight from BOS-LAX on 12th August 2014, and there must be 6 or 7 different options pop up in first/economy class. Great I think, I've got a wide choice since I'm booking so early. Wrong!!
So I ring Lufthansa and all they can see is the one 6am flight connecting in Cleveland. They can't see the other 6 or so flights in that United says has 'Saver' availability, so I can't book them.
Am I doing something wrong? Is there a better website for me to see the United rewards availability open to other *A programs like Lufthansa M&M.
I'm confused
and any help would be appreciated.
There are blogs around discussing the use of Lufthansa miles in this regard, and they say if you can see a 'Saver' reward in the United booking engine, you can ring up Lufthansa and they will book those specific flights, as these 'Saver' flights are available for Lufthansa as a member of *A.
So, I searched United for flight from BOS-LAX on 12th August 2014, and there must be 6 or 7 different options pop up in first/economy class. Great I think, I've got a wide choice since I'm booking so early. Wrong!!
So I ring Lufthansa and all they can see is the one 6am flight connecting in Cleveland. They can't see the other 6 or so flights in that United says has 'Saver' availability, so I can't book them.
Am I doing something wrong? Is there a better website for me to see the United rewards availability open to other *A programs like Lufthansa M&M.
I'm confused
and any help would be appreciated.
Last edited by Oil-man; Sep 19, 2013 at 6:46 am
Sep 19, 2013 | 7:32 am
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I am looking to fly east-west coast on United next summer using Lufthansa M&M miles.
There are blogs around discussing the use of Lufthansa miles in this regard, and they say if you can see a 'Saver' reward in the United booking engine, you can ring up Lufthansa and they will book those specific flights, as these 'Saver' flights are available for Lufthansa as a member of *A.
So, I searched United for flight from BOS-LAX on 12th August 2014, and there must be 6 or 7 different options pop up in first/economy class. Great I think, I've got a wide choice since I'm booking so early. Wrong!!
So I ring Lufthansa and all they can see is the one 6am flight connecting in Cleveland. They can't see the other 6 or so flights in that United says has 'Saver' availability, so I can't book them.
Am I doing something wrong? Is there a better website for me to see the United rewards availability open to other *A programs like Lufthansa M&M.
I'm confused and any help would be appreciated.
There are blogs around discussing the use of Lufthansa miles in this regard, and they say if you can see a 'Saver' reward in the United booking engine, you can ring up Lufthansa and they will book those specific flights, as these 'Saver' flights are available for Lufthansa as a member of *A.
So, I searched United for flight from BOS-LAX on 12th August 2014, and there must be 6 or 7 different options pop up in first/economy class. Great I think, I've got a wide choice since I'm booking so early. Wrong!!
So I ring Lufthansa and all they can see is the one 6am flight connecting in Cleveland. They can't see the other 6 or so flights in that United says has 'Saver' availability, so I can't book them.
Am I doing something wrong? Is there a better website for me to see the United rewards availability open to other *A programs like Lufthansa M&M.
I'm confused
and any help would be appreciated.[KVS Availability Tool 7.2.4/Diamond - Awards/StarAlliance/JP-ANA-SP1]
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BOS Boston Logan Intl MA US [KBOS]
CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl OH US [KCLE]
LAX Los Angeles Intl CA US [KLAX]
THU 14 Aug 2014 | 1 Seat
Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C St Availability
--------- ------ ---- -------- ---- -------- --- -- -------------
UA 5613 BOS 06:00 CLE 07:58 CR7 0 FS/ CS+ YS-
-> UA 1542 CLE 08:55 LAX 10:49 738 0 FS/ CS+ YS-
UA 5275 BOS 09:45 CLE 11:43 ER4 0 FS/ CS/ YS-
-> UA 1584 CLE 12:45 LAX 14:35 738 0 FS/ CS+ YS-
UA 5273 BOS 13:47 CLE 15:45 ER4 0 FS/ CS/ YS-
-> UA 1659 CLE 18:00 LAX 19:55 738 0 FS/ CS- YS-
Sep 19, 2013 | 7:56 am
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One-way fares on United in August of next year are $169. That is a far better use of money than miles (if you are looking to go in Y).
Sep 19, 2013 | 8:15 am
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There are blogs around discussing the use of Lufthansa miles in this regard, and they say if you can see a 'Saver' reward in the United booking engine, you can ring up Lufthansa and they will book those specific flights, as these 'Saver' flights are available for Lufthansa as a member of *A.
Sep 19, 2013 | 8:26 am
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I don't know how many miles LH requires for a one way coach award, but UA requires 12.5K for coach and 25K for business. Do you have to pay taxes and fuel surcharges on UA tickets?
I would get a cash ticket for well under $200 instead of redeeming miles.
Sep 19, 2013 | 8:38 am
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Don't worry about it until next July. UA will open up lots of award seats (especially F) for non-stops in the last month but especially at T-14.