So, I'm sitting on a pile of Alaska Airlines miles and really want to try Cathay Pacific's business class. I've heard it's supposed to be amazing. But I can't seem to figure out how to find award availability. Online searches are giving me a headache, and every time I call Alaska, they say I need to check online. Does anyone have tips or tricks for snagging those seats? Are there specific routes or times when they're more likely to pop up? Or maybe a third-party tool that's helpful? Honestly, any advice would be super appreciated. Not looking to fly until next spring, so I've got some time to plan.
How to Use Alaska Airlines Miles for Cathay Pacific Business?
Cathay award seats can be tricky. One thing that sometimes works for me is using British Airways' site to search for availability. Their search tool might show Cathay seats that don't pop up on Alaska's site. Plus, flexibility helps a lot. Check flights from different Asian hubs like Hong Kong or Bangkok. They tend to release seats closer to the departure date. If you're flexible with your travel dates and routes, you might have better luck. Just keep checking regularly. It's a bit of a game, but worth it!
Yeah, Cathay awards can be tough to find. I've had some luck checking in the early morning hours, like right after midnight when some sites update availability. Also, try looking about 330 days out when seats first release. And definitely use British Airways or Qantas to search. They sometimes show different availability. Heard good things about ExpertFlyer too, but it's a paid service. Spring might be a bit easier with more seats opening up. Good luck!