At the end of this month United Airlines completes the rollout of a new First Class suite on its 767 aircraft; at press time 20 of the 21 aircrafts were completed. Some of the planes are used on domestic routes, such as Los Angeles to Chicago (flights 840 and 842; see chart to the right for more routes). This is a great chance to get the new First Class suite for the price of an old First Class seat, even when you book a discounted ticket (booking code A).
This development should influence your plans when you have to make a connection. Say you’re going from Los Angeles to Detroit. The two options for Star Alliance members are US Airways, connecting via Las Vegas or Charlotte, or United, connecting in Chicago. Book United flights 840 and 842 and you’ll enjoy a much better in-flight experience.
Getting the Seat Cheaper
Booking domestic First Class through US Airways Dividend Miles program only requires 50,000 miles (including the Starwood bonus, only 40,000 points); United charges 70,000. Other partner award chart discrepancies such as Air Canada (Point transfer via Starwood or Diners Club) and Scandinavian airlines (Point transfer via Diners Club), are at 60,000. Book United through them and you can snag the new suite for a price equivalent to a United Business Class seat on a three cabin flight.[table_opt style="gray-header" id="1489 " width="" alignment="center" responsive="all" heading="thcenter" rows="tdcenter"]