Suppose I book a flight six to nine months in advance. In that case, there is typically no reward seat available in upper class, or if there is, there is only one seat available, meaning either me or my partner would remain in premium economy.
Now that VA has released a reward seat finder, I can see that there is a LOT of availability for upper class if you look no further than two-three weeks in advance.
Has this always been the case? I suspect these become available because they have failed to sell the seats as regular tickets?
Would it be recommended then, if booking six-nine months in advance, to book at least one upper-class reward seat and then just check back nearer the time and hope you can upgrade?
Here is an example of LHR to LA, 18 days left in the month of May, and 12 days have upper-class availability, which is pretty awesome.
Now that VA has released a reward seat finder, I can see that there is a LOT of availability for upper class if you look no further than two-three weeks in advance.
Has this always been the case? I suspect these become available because they have failed to sell the seats as regular tickets?
Would it be recommended then, if booking six-nine months in advance, to book at least one upper-class reward seat and then just check back nearer the time and hope you can upgrade?
Here is an example of LHR to LA, 18 days left in the month of May, and 12 days have upper-class availability, which is pretty awesome.