VA Business Award and Expert Flyer Availability doesn't match?

[sparoz]

Hi I have checked Award availability on Expert Flyer for BNE-LAX for 5/9/2019, but it doesn't seem to be available when I try to book it? Is the allocation just for upgrades?

Many thanks!

 

[serfty]

I believe E/F uses Delta Skymiles availablity to when searching for VA Award seats.

Indeed, DL shows seats:

 

[serfty]

It does show on VA:

 

[sparoz]

Okay - figure it out. There's no Business Award on the return trip - and hence it doesn't show the BNE-LAX. Does anyone know any issues holding a one way ticket to the US?

 

[serfty]

Does anyone know any issues holding a one way ticket to the US?

I do it regularly; these days I rarely search for return availability.

 

[sparoz]

I do it regularly; these days I rarely search for return availability.

Thanks!