What's the best way to
search for award space for PHL - MAD - TLV using AA miles, since AA.com doesn't show Iberia?
This article is going to look at where are the best places to
search for award space for oneworld alliance members.
I searched for award space for two passengers.
Not exact matches
Korean Air has recently begun to allow SkyTeam
award flight
searches online, allowing you to
search for award space yourself rather than calling the airline.
You can
search for award space on Korean Air's website, but make sure you select that you are searching for a SkyTeam Award (otherwise the search will only look for Korean Air flig
award space on Korean Air's website, but make sure you select that you are
searching for a SkyTeam
Award (otherwise the search will only look for Korean Air flig
Award (otherwise the
search will only look
for Korean Air flights).
You will be able to
search for award space either Air France or KLM's website and book right from there.
Search for award space using United's site (follow the steps under the United booking instructions above)
You can
search for award space on American Airlines» website and complete the entire booking process online.
Unlike with Delta
award flights, you will have to call Korean Air to book as their online
search function only allows you to
search for award space on SkyTeam partners.
If you want to
search for award space on flights operated by American Airlines, you can
search and book on the British Airways site.
Just remember,
for a popular destination like Hawaii, travel date flexibility and planning ahead goes a long way when
searching for award space.
Korean Air has recently begun to allow SkyTeam
award flight
searches online, allowing you to
search for award space yourself rather than calling the airline.
It's easy to
search for award space on Delta by using Air France's online
search.
Don't use Asia Miles to
search for award space on flights operated by Cathay Pacific if you are not using Asia Miles to book.
To find
award space on United flights to Sydney (SYD) and book with ANA Mileage Club miles, you simply need to run a
search for partner
awards on ANA's website.
When you
search for award space, make sure you find flights on United, as other options on Star Alliance carriers will also show in the
search results.
Let's take a look at the best places to
search for award space when you want to use your Flying Blue miles.
However, Flying Blue does not show
award space in their online
search results
for some of their partners.
You can
search for award space on Korean Air's website; make sure you select SkyTeam A
award space on Korean Air's website; make sure you select SkyTeam
AwardAward.
To
search for award space on either American Airlines or Qantas, simply visit American's site and choose «Redeem Miles» when you
search.
Just as if you were
searching for an
award flight on Delta, you can use Delta's online
award search function to find Korean Air business class
award space:
The next time you
search for business class
award space to Seoul, South Korea on Korean Air's site, you'll notice they even let you know how many seats are available to be booked with Korean SkyPass miles.
Start
searching for award space as soon as you have an idea of your travel dates.
With some dedicated
searching, he was able to find Delta One
award space on Dec 3 from LAX to SYD
for 110,000 Skymiles + $ 28 in taxes and fees (he did pay out of pocket to get from OMA - > LAX).
Hot Tip: Easily
search for Virgin Australia
award space by utilizing Delta's
search engine.
You can
search for award space on Korean Air's website; make sure you select SkyTeam A
award space on Korean Air's website; make sure you select SkyTeam
AwardAward.
To find
award space on United flights to Sydney (SYD) and book with ANA Mileage Club miles, you simply need to run a
search for partner
awards on ANA's website.
This post discusses how to use the Aeroplan to
search for award space on Star Alliance carriers, whether you plan to book there or take that information to book through another program.
For Star Alliance partner airlines
award space, you can also
search United, ANA or Air Canada's websites.
When
searching for award space, it's always best to have as many options as possible.
Although United does a good job displaying
award space for most carriers, it removed Singapore Airlines from its
search tool last year.
For these reasons, I think it is very important that you review the award chart before you begin searching for award spa
For these reasons, I think it is very important that you review the
award chart before you begin
searching for award spa
for award space.
As you can see, no miles are needed to
search for award space, but you will need some miles to complete the booking process.
When you
search for award space, make sure you find flights on United, as other options on Star Alliance carriers will also show in the
search results.
Singaporeair.com is the best place to
search for Singapore Airlines / SilkAir
award space.
Although these are definitely not mainstream programs
for frequent flyers based in the United States, programs that everyone else isn't
searching sometimes have the most
award space.
You can start
searching for award space nearly a year prior to departure; we have seen Aeroplan show
award space 355 days before departure and United show
award space 336 days before.
However,
award seats might not be available very far in advance; you can
search for space on Delta.com
Searching for award space with Air Tahiti Nui is a little tricky.
In fact, MileWise won't even
search for their
award space nor will it
search for normal revenue
space offered by American.
You will have to
search for Aer Lingus
award space on the Qantas website, or United's website.
For award space on other carriers such as American Airlines or JAL, you will need to
search elsewhere.
This doesn't present any issues when
searching for award space.
To book an
award, you simply make an
award search, find
award space on dates that work
for you, and complete the booking online.
Finally, there are several partners that do not make it possible to
search for award space online:
When you go back to
searching for award flights, begin by
searching for award space on each segment individually and then piece the flights together.
If you need help figuring out where to
search for award space when redeeming with Air France / KLM's partner airlines, make sure you read our simple
award search guide.
This is the airline frequent flyer program your miles are in — not the airline you want to fly on, or the alliance members you'll
search for award space.
You'll need to
search for Etihad
award space on its own website and then call American Airlines to book it.
Search for award space using the American Airlines website (it displays both carriers»
awards) and then call Avios over the phone to book.