Apr 3, 2019, 8:38 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
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]
Aug 13, 2019, 2:41 pm
#3766
Used to be MBS PremExec
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Saginaw, MI (MBS)
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Marriott Titanium w/Lifetime Plat, Hilton LIfetime ♢, National Exec, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,722
The saving grace used to be that United had actual "First Class" on all of their international flights (pre merger). That was almost a guarantee of premium cabin SAVER award availability. Wasn't too bad after the merger, especially to places that PMUA planes flew to (with "Global First" cabins).
Gone with the demise of Global F is a large, large, large portion of saver premium cabin award travel.
Gone with the demise of Global F is a large, large, large portion of saver premium cabin award travel.
Aug 13, 2019, 4:56 pm
#3768
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Carlsbad,CA USA
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanuim/Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 1,534
I booked a Business Saver flight from TLV-SAN for November ob Swiss two weeks ago and I am glad as now I see no availablity .
Aug 22, 2019, 3:55 am
#3769
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 3
new to the game
I am new to the miles game...anyway I have abut 600000 miles on united with Chase credit card...went to look for business class ticket from milan to Las Vegas or San Francisco and they seem to be asking 300, 000 miles...seems like a lot..what am I missing here..whats the best way to use these miles..any help much appreciated!
Last edited by jjservices72; Aug 22, 2019 at 10:37 am
Aug 22, 2019, 5:09 am
#3770
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ORD
Programs: United Plat 2MM, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,727
Finding a business class transatlantic ticket for 60,000 miles is going to be impossible. (Like finding a cash ticket for $1000) You're going to have to lower your sights, I'm afraid.
Aug 22, 2019, 5:18 am
#3772
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,490
Roundtrip, no. One-way, very much so, assuming space availability. Also, you can get across the Atlantic and back each way for under 60K redeeming partner miles on United, for example.
Aug 22, 2019, 5:18 am
#3773
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: SQ, QF, UA, CO, DL
Posts: 2,882
What dates are you looking for?
Aug 22, 2019, 5:35 am
#3774
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: No. California
Programs: UA MP HH LTD
Posts: 2,038
In Business class? Never seen it under 70K. In fact, have SFO-YUL-FCO booked at 70k for next May right now.
Aug 22, 2019, 9:18 am
#3776
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,490
Aug 22, 2019, 9:22 am
#3777
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: None - previously UA
Posts: 4,861
That's not enough notice to find award seats on about the busiest travel day of the year. Buying economy and waitlisting for an upgrade will set you back $2.2K + 40K miles. Or you can just buy a business ticket for about $3k. Or if you're flexible on dates there is a 2 stop long layover itinerary which will get you there and back in business for 140K miles on partner airlines but you will likely have to waitlist upgrades on the domestic segments.
Aug 22, 2019, 9:28 am
#3778
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MBS/FNT/LAN
Programs: UA 1K, HH Gold, Mariott Gold
Posts: 9,630
USA thanksgiving holiday? Unfortunately, finding saver premium class near those dates will be like finding a unicorn and a mermaid in the desert. Although there may be an outside chance to find some saver space actually on the 28th.
But also as mentioned above, it will be nowhere near 60,000 r/t... Its more like 70K one way.
But also as mentioned above, it will be nowhere near 60,000 r/t... Its more like 70K one way.
Aug 22, 2019, 9:30 am
#3779
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA MM 1K, AA MM Gold, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 3,235
Search for an itinerary you want while logged in, select the flights, then log out. You'll probably be inundated by offers from United to buy the miles you need.
Aug 22, 2019, 9:40 am
#3780
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,404
Some ORD-WAW and EWR-VIE on 04-Dec, LAX-WAW and SFO-LIS on the 06-Dec.