How accurate and valid are award availabilities on ExpertFlyer?

When searching J award on ExpertFlyer, I saw the ‘Yes’ (NH HND-SYD 1st OCT) on the seat column, but I can’t find the award on United website. Does ‘Yes’ mean the award is available and will be released soon?

Thanks!!

Hi Duyap92,

I don’t have specific answers but please see the following.

  • There may be phantom awards on some FF program. I.E. a search engine or FF search says there is but in fact there isn't. Not sure about this exact case (airlines).
  • Some awards are reserved for ANA own members for example. These are not made available through partners, e.g. United.
  • Some award seats require booking via phone.
  • Best way forward to confirm availabilities if you are interested in booking via United, is to ring them directly.
  • Redeeming is sometimes the harder half of the point game. Earning is often much easier at times.

Hi Duyap92,

We just did that same search and see No for all cabins:
Results from ExpertFlyer.com

Awards & Upgrades Search
Departing HND on 10/01/16 12:00 AM for SYD
Flying NH on booking class O I X

NH 879 0 HND SYD 789 10/01/16 10:10 PM 10/02/16 9:30 AM First - Award/Upgrade O - N Business - Award/Upgrade I - N Economy - Award X - N

Please check the search again and email us at customercare@ if you need more help.

-EFV