IAH to EZE (Houston to Buenos Aires): No Award Flights?
Dec 12, 2014, 10:16 am
#1
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IAH to EZE (Houston to Buenos Aires): No Award Flights?
All,
I'd like to purchase award flights (business/first) from Houston to Buenos Aires next November 2015, however my awards agent is telling me that United offers no award tickets (business/first) for that flight. Any insights as to what's going on or how to book such a ticket?
I'd like to purchase award flights (business/first) from Houston to Buenos Aires next November 2015, however my awards agent is telling me that United offers no award tickets (business/first) for that flight. Any insights as to what's going on or how to book such a ticket?
Dec 12, 2014, 10:24 am
#2
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All,
I'd like to purchase award flights (business/first) from Houston to Buenos Aires next November 2015, however my awards agent is telling me that United offers no award tickets (business/first) for that flight. Any insights as to what's going on or how to book such a ticket?
I'd like to purchase award flights (business/first) from Houston to Buenos Aires next November 2015, however my awards agent is telling me that United offers no award tickets (business/first) for that flight. Any insights as to what's going on or how to book such a ticket?
Have patience.
Dec 12, 2014, 10:30 am
#4
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Also may want to specify if you need "Saver" BF flights.
I'd guess that you're looking for Saver availability vs. just "award" availability.
Per bse118, only early November flights are available right now, and there's no Saver availability in that small sample size as well.
I'd guess that you're looking for Saver availability vs. just "award" availability.
Per bse118, only early November flights are available right now, and there's no Saver availability in that small sample size as well.
Dec 12, 2014, 11:22 am
#6
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Did book AC through YYZ, and CM through PTY like you once each and were easy, UA through GRU is another option.
Dec 12, 2014, 11:36 am
#7
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There was a lot of availability to/from GRU ex US, both early in the calendar and last minute. Even to GIG, but SA connections ex GIG are poor. To get to EZE from GRU means the TK connection but it departs late and arrives after midnight into EZE. Also be prepared to spend the whole day in GRU as UNITED flights arrive in the morning. Still, plenty of availability on TK, and a flat bed for a few hours.
At least CM PTY-EZE flights are on the new birds with nice cradle seats, and CM has more schedule options including morning flights.
Last edited by anc-ord772; Dec 12, 2014 at 11:41 am
Dec 12, 2014, 12:55 pm
#8
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This same lack of award availability is happening with AA. I was going to go to Argentina and Chile for a vacation in late 2015 or early 2016 but due to virtually no award seats in B or F at saver levels, I plan to go elsewhere on vacation in that time frame. Just can't sit in coach for a 10-12 hour flight, especially when you have enough miles for B/F and can't get a seat.
Dec 12, 2014, 1:02 pm
#9
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This same lack of award availability is happening with AA. I was going to go to Argentina and Chile for a vacation in late 2015 or early 2016 but due to virtually no award seats in B or F at saver levels, I plan to go elsewhere on vacation in that time frame. Just can't sit in coach for a 10-12 hour flight, especially when you have enough miles for B/F and can't get a seat.
Dec 12, 2014, 1:14 pm
#10
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I also can't put in for a vacation with only 10 days notice to get time off from work. I have to plan my vacations way in advance. No last minute trips for me.
Dec 12, 2014, 1:16 pm
#11
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That's a problem if your vacation plan is a Cape Horn cruise from Santiago to Buenos Aries or vice versa. I couldn't take the chance of paying for an expensive cruise and finding out I don't have a ticket to SA to take the cruise.
I also can't put in for a vacation with only 10 days notice to get time off from work. I have to plan my vacations way in advance. No last minute trips for me.
I also can't put in for a vacation with only 10 days notice to get time off from work. I have to plan my vacations way in advance. No last minute trips for me.
Dec 12, 2014, 1:24 pm
#12
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Pretty aggressive strategy if it works (not even sure).
Dec 12, 2014, 1:46 pm
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Dec 12, 2014, 4:50 pm
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The post you are referencing is in regard to AA/OW award travel. Not UNITED/Star Alliance.