Lufthansa availability with MileagePlus
Jun 24, 2021 | 4:14 pm
#16
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 1,730
If it is too many choices the below may help.
I don't know if you are searching mobile or desktop but I have much better success on my desktop. I also recommend trying to play with the advanced search settings. For instance select departure time the hour the XXX flight leaves then list FRA as a connection city. Happy to help you look further if you shoot me a DM
Jul 3, 2021 | 8:26 am
#17
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 114
Calling did not help. Apparently, LH is withholding a lot of award inventory from UA:
https://thepointsguy.com/news/luftha...okable-united/
(sorry about the TPG link)
https://thepointsguy.com/news/luftha...okable-united/
(sorry about the TPG link)
Jul 3, 2021 | 6:32 pm
#18
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: The Internet
Programs: Alaska Mileage Plan
Posts: 723
I can confirm this is an ongoing issue. Just booked an award for a client yesterday which was available with Aeroplan, but not with Mileage Plus.
Having raised redemption rates to the stratosphere, United is now trying to cut their costs on the back end by blocking inventory. Starnet blocking was a staple of US Airways and Scott Kirby is at the helm of United, so I'd personally expect more of this.
Having raised redemption rates to the stratosphere, United is now trying to cut their costs on the back end by blocking inventory. Starnet blocking was a staple of US Airways and Scott Kirby is at the helm of United, so I'd personally expect more of this.
Jul 3, 2021 | 6:50 pm
#19
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 73,140
... Apparently, LH is withholding a lot of award inventory from UA:
https://thepointsguy.com/news/luftha...okable-united/
...
https://thepointsguy.com/news/luftha...okable-united/
...
Or this a new technology issue?
And why some flights but not others? Is there a pattern?
Hopefully this is resolved soon
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jul 3, 2021 at 7:06 pm Reason: more