Found PZ>0 availability - may not last [Consolidated]
Jul 3, 2019, 7:37 pm
#31
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SFO-HKG will always be on a Polaris bird barring major IRROPS.
Jul 10, 2019, 9:58 pm
#32
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Midwest, US
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Just scored some award/upgraded tickets to Australia. Looks likes plenty of IN and PZ space available departing just up to the New Year (Dec 30 and 31) from IAH, LAX and SFO to SYD.
Also looks like there is some LAX/SFO-MEL availability.
Cheers.
Also looks like there is some LAX/SFO-MEL availability.
Cheers.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jul 11, 2019 at 12:05 am Reason: moved to exisiting thread
Jul 10, 2019, 10:03 pm
#33
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Midwest, US
Programs: UA
Posts: 12
I always appreciate all the information I've read on FlyerTalk and figured I'd share my find with you all.
Just scored some (what I consider lucky, given high season) award/upgraded tickets to Australia. Looks likes plenty of IN and PZ space available departing just up to the New Year from IAH, LAX and SFO to SYD.
Dec 30
LAX - PZ9 IN9
SFO - PZ9 IN9
IAH - PZ9 IN5
Dec 31
LAX - PZ9 IN0
SFO - PZ8 IN0
IAH - PZ9 IN1
Also looks like there is some LAX/SFO-MEL availability. Looks like Christmas in July folks.
Cheers.
Just scored some (what I consider lucky, given high season) award/upgraded tickets to Australia. Looks likes plenty of IN and PZ space available departing just up to the New Year from IAH, LAX and SFO to SYD.
Dec 30
LAX - PZ9 IN9
SFO - PZ9 IN9
IAH - PZ9 IN5
Dec 31
LAX - PZ9 IN0
SFO - PZ8 IN0
IAH - PZ9 IN1
Also looks like there is some LAX/SFO-MEL availability. Looks like Christmas in July folks.
Cheers.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jul 11, 2019 at 12:05 am Reason: moved to exisiting thread
Jul 10, 2019, 11:38 pm
#34
formerly smoaky
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On United metal? Not seeing anything but flights connecting through Asia on Air China etc. with the second leg in economy.
Jul 10, 2019, 11:56 pm
#35
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Jul 11, 2019, 12:01 am
#36
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Smoaky, I'm only seeing IN class (elite - platinum or 1k - cant see the saver fare when logged in under my spouse acct) and PZ space. I am not seeing any I class (standard business saver awards) available from IAH, LAX or SFO to either SYD or MEL. Keep an eye though, they may pop up. Good luck
Jul 11, 2019, 12:17 am
#37
formerly smoaky
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Smoaky, I'm only seeing IN class (elite - platinum or 1k - cant see the saver fare when logged in under my spouse acct) and PZ space. I am not seeing any I class (standard business saver awards) available from IAH, LAX or SFO to either SYD or MEL. Keep an eye though, they may pop up. Good luck
Jul 11, 2019, 2:18 am
#38
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Of course, all of that is subject to change as of 11/15, when the award chart goes away and all awards cost whatever the computer says they cost.
Jul 11, 2019, 7:20 am
#39
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I always appreciate all the information I've read on FlyerTalk and figured I'd share my find with you all.
Just scored some (what I consider lucky, given high season) award/upgraded tickets to Australia. Looks likes plenty of IN and PZ space available departing just up to the New Year from IAH, LAX and SFO to SYD.
Dec 30
LAX - PZ9 IN9
SFO - PZ9 IN9
IAH - PZ9 IN5
Dec 31
LAX - PZ9 IN0
SFO - PZ8 IN0
IAH - PZ9 IN1
Also looks like there is some LAX/SFO-MEL availability. Looks like Christmas in July folks.
Cheers.
Just scored some (what I consider lucky, given high season) award/upgraded tickets to Australia. Looks likes plenty of IN and PZ space available departing just up to the New Year from IAH, LAX and SFO to SYD.
Dec 30
LAX - PZ9 IN9
SFO - PZ9 IN9
IAH - PZ9 IN5
Dec 31
LAX - PZ9 IN0
SFO - PZ8 IN0
IAH - PZ9 IN1
Also looks like there is some LAX/SFO-MEL availability. Looks like Christmas in July folks.
Cheers.
Jul 11, 2019, 7:51 am
#40
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I noticed that there is now a lot of saver seats (75K OW) available EWR-HKG Jan 20-29. to coincide with the Chinese New year 2020, January 20. These flights generally fill up with Non-Revs as it is a slow time for business trips to HKG.
Jul 11, 2019, 9:18 am
#41
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Midwest, US
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There's no effect on business class availability. However, if you're looking at itineraries with connections, having the card may open saver economy space on a domestic UA flight that connects to a saver business space on a long-haul flight.
Of course, all of that is subject to change as of 11/15, when the award chart goes away and all awards cost whatever the computer says they cost.
Of course, all of that is subject to change as of 11/15, when the award chart goes away and all awards cost whatever the computer says they cost.
Refer to the Decoding the Alphabet Soup - fare buckets for UA forum - as there is different award inventory for elites, nonelites, card holders, etc.
I do agree that itineraries with domestic connections almost always screw up saver space, especially with business awards.
Jul 11, 2019, 9:18 am
#42
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Jul 11, 2019, 9:45 pm
#45
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true. Nobody wants to arrive in Sydney the morning of Jan 1. The day before is a much better option (especially for first time visitors to Australia)