Apr 3, 2019, 8:38 pm
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This is an archive thread, the master thread is UA MP Saver Award/Upgrade Inventory (& partners) -when is it released?
United Saver Award/Upgrade Inventory (& partners) - when is it released? [Archive]
Jun 23, 2019, 7:02 pm
#3676
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: BOS/SIN
Programs: DL PM, OZ Diamond Plus, BA Silver
Posts: 1,803
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Jun 23, 2019, 7:06 pm
#3677
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: YVR
Programs: OZ Diamond, Jiffypark Manhattan Gold
Posts: 4,485
Anyone know what has been going on with *A business class availability last few weeks. Cannot find anything (even in coach) on any *A partner using UA miles (or Aeroplan). Is there an IT problem or just no more availability? Interested to hear if anyone has any insight.
I just booked a round the world J class trip for Feb/Mar...nothing from YVR-SFO in J OR Y all day, any day near the week I wanted to travel. It's totally unpredictable. I've also had times where I had the long haul space one week, then the next week the long haul was gone and the short haul showed up...again, as if they don't want you to book an entire trip or something.
Keep at it, keep looking, but be aware you might have to take a different carrier. If you're looking for long haul polaris...good luck, I'm sure space has existed, but any time I've looked it wasn't there.
Jul 3, 2019, 6:24 pm
#3678
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 12
Question for those of you who know oh-so-much more about this world than a newbie like myself.
My wife and I are looking to bookend a trip from IAH to LHR/AMS in April/May next year. There are direct flights to/from each city, but none available in business class via rewards. I saw plenty of them available about 3 weeks ago, but absolutely none are now.
Is it pretty common to see this availability fluctuate? Obviously we have plenty of time, but just wasn't sure how realistic it was that these direct flights would become available via rewards. And if so, if there was a certain timeframe for that fluctuation?
Thanks, experts!
My wife and I are looking to bookend a trip from IAH to LHR/AMS in April/May next year. There are direct flights to/from each city, but none available in business class via rewards. I saw plenty of them available about 3 weeks ago, but absolutely none are now.
Is it pretty common to see this availability fluctuate? Obviously we have plenty of time, but just wasn't sure how realistic it was that these direct flights would become available via rewards. And if so, if there was a certain timeframe for that fluctuation?
Thanks, experts!
Jul 3, 2019, 6:40 pm
#3679
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 21,386
Yes.
They might come back; they might not. There’s no way to tell, and there’s no timeframe. They could open tomorrow, next week, the day before the flight, or not at all.
In general, whenever you see something appealing, you should book it, because it could disappear again at any time.
Good luck!
In general, whenever you see something appealing, you should book it, because it could disappear again at any time.
Good luck!
Jul 3, 2019, 6:52 pm
#3680
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: United Miles
Posts: 63
Seen early Aug saver awards/30K)miles flights from any Europe to LAX?
I thought there were quite a few the other night, but I'm suddenly not seeing any. Panicking cause I have 48 hours to accept a cruise offering. I'm happy to go to almost anywhere in western Europe so I can get home for 30K miles.
Thinking a glitch may be happening, I'm not seeing any XN (United Milage Cardholder special) milage specials either today. (logged out, cleared cookies/cache to test).
If anyone has an example otherwise (for both) that is current as of Wed July 3rd or 4th, I'd appreciate hearing about it.
Thanks!
Thinking a glitch may be happening, I'm not seeing any XN (United Milage Cardholder special) milage specials either today. (logged out, cleared cookies/cache to test).
If anyone has an example otherwise (for both) that is current as of Wed July 3rd or 4th, I'd appreciate hearing about it.
Thanks!
Jul 3, 2019, 7:35 pm
#3681
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA Gold, SPG Plat, HH Gold
Posts: 991
August 4th FRA-SFO-LAX for 30k + $118.13
Jul 3, 2019, 8:11 pm
#3682
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 12
Thanks! I am about 15K points short of being able to secure what we need, so next time I see it open, I will definitely jump on it!
Jul 3, 2019, 10:10 pm
#3684
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,821
European airport depature taxes, you fine that for UK, France, Germany, ....
Not difference between XN and X in mileage needed, just a difference who has access. XN is for elites and Chase MP banded, X is for everyone
If X is available, XN is available.
Not difference between XN and X in mileage needed, just a difference who has access. XN is for elites and Chase MP banded, X is for everyone
If X is available, XN is available.
Jul 3, 2019, 11:53 pm
#3685
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,138
If the same situation happens again, immediately call UA and asked the agent to hold the award seats, and sell you the minimum number of miles needed to effect the transaction. Better luck next time!
Jul 4, 2019, 12:08 am
#3686
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Portland OR
Programs: United 1K 1MM, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 560
I’m off to Thailand in 3 weeks. Booked UA P+ PDX-SFO-HKG (return already GPU upgraded to Polaris).
I got Business Saver awards on TG for HKG-BKK both directions for the most convenient times. 50K miles for flights that would have cost me $750. Not bad at all (right on the 1.5 mile per cent redemption).
I got Business Saver awards on TG for HKG-BKK both directions for the most convenient times. 50K miles for flights that would have cost me $750. Not bad at all (right on the 1.5 mile per cent redemption).
Jul 4, 2019, 12:19 am
#3687
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: United Miles
Posts: 63
Correct. What I meant is I have Chase MP, and usually see some XN only fares after logging in, (they show to me as "available to you as a Chase MP cardholder....etc."). I haven't seen any of those today, saw several yesterday.
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Jul 4, 2019, 7:37 pm
#3688
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,717
Not surprisingly I am now starting to see "anytime" award inventory for next summer but the prices are higher than they used to be (matching the ridiculous fares that are loaded when each day is released). Not finding any seats at the old "saver award" prices but admittedly I am only looking at a couple of routes. Welcome to the new MP.
Jul 4, 2019, 8:38 pm
#3689
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1k
Posts: 312
I noticed that too... The redemption rates are through the roof now without the cap, but there is nothing cheaper than before. This devaluation is pretty bad. I saw sfo-ewr one way for 120k in biz on a bunch of dates
Jul 4, 2019, 9:17 pm
#3690
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,138