What happened
Lufthansa and Emirates have implemented restrictions on first-class award availability. Lufthansa no longer allows partner airlines' frequent flyer members to book first-class awards. Emirates now requires elite status for Skywards members to use miles for first-class bookings. The article lists five first-class seats to target: 1. Qantas First Class (Los Angeles to Melbourne): Booked for 130,000 miles plus ~$20 in taxes/fees. 2. ANA The Suite (Tokyo to London, NYC, Chicago, SF, Honolulu): Boeing 777-300ER product with 1-2-1 configuration, privacy doors, and 43-inch screens. 3. ANA The Room (Business Class, mentioned for context): Previously flown by the author. 4. Other creative work-arounds for finding availability. 5. General advice on flexibility and stockpiling points