United Airlines is showing award space, but I want to book it using Aeroplan points; how do I verify partner availability right this minute before it disappears?
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 32 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
- Air Canada's website · aircanada.com
- The best websites for searching Star Alliance award availability · thepointsguy.com
- How to Find and Book United Saver Awards Through Partners · nerdwallet.com
- ExpertFlyer · expertflyer.com
- The Sad Decline Of United Polaris Business Class Award Availability · onemileatatime.com
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
how to search united award space on aeroplan website REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct restatement of how to use Aeroplan's search engine to find United Airlines flights. | — | how_to_steps | detecting phantom award space | 2x of 3 | |
phantom award space united aeroplan RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if the visible United space might be fake or unavailable when trying to check out with Aeroplan. | — | web_article | detecting phantom award space | 2x of 3 | |
how to book united flights with aeroplan points REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct explanation of the process for booking United Airlines flights using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. | — | how_to_steps | booking united with aeroplan | 1x of 3 | |
united saver award availability match aeroplan RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if any United award space shown online is automatically bookable by Star Alliance partners. | — | web_article | verifying united saver availability | 1x of 3 | |
do united saver awards match aeroplan partner availability RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if low-tier United award space consistently translates to available partner inventory on Aeroplan. | — | web_article | verifying united saver availability | 1x of 3 | |
can you book united saver awards with aeroplan points IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to confirm that the specific type of United award space showing is actually bookable via partner programs. | — | faq_page | verifying united saver availability | 1x of 3 | |
air canada aeroplan search engine phantom award space united IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find out how to deal with or spot phantom availability when checking Star Alliance partner flights. | — | forum/qna | detecting phantom award space | 1x of 3 | |
aeroplan vs united mileageplus partner award booking fee chart COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare booking mechanics and costs between using United miles versus Aeroplan points. | — | comparison_table | aeroplan versus united mileageplus | 1x of 3 | |
aeroplan vs united mileageplus partner award availability difference COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand why United might show space that Aeroplan cannot see or vice versa. | — | comparison_table | aeroplan versus united mileageplus | 1x of 3 | |
star alliance partner award booking rules and delays RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how long it takes for partner award space to sync across airline systems. | — | web_article | star alliance award tools | 1x of 3 | |
star alliance partner award search tools best website ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to discover alternative third-party tools or websites used to verify Star Alliance partner availability quickly. | — | review_roundup | star alliance award tools | 1x of 3 | |
can you book united flights with aeroplan points IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs basic validation that Aeroplan points can indeed be redeemed for United-operated flights. | — | faq_page | booking united with aeroplan | 1x of 3 | |
star alliance partner award booking tools expertflyer ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to discover third-party tools like ExpertFlyer that can instantly verify exact fare bucket availability. | — | buyers_guide | star alliance award tools | 1x of 3 | |
best practices for booking last minute award seats before they disappear PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants advice on how to quickly secure expiring award inventory without losing it during the transfer process. | — | checklist | detecting phantom award space | 1x of 3 | |
best credit card points to transfer to aeroplan instantly PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how quickly they can transfer points if they need to secure the ticket immediately. | — | pricing_page | transferring points to aeroplan | 1x of 3 | |
aeroplan vs united mileageplus award booking comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare booking experiences, fees, and point costs between using United miles versus Aeroplan points for the same flight. | — | comparison_table | aeroplan versus united mileageplus | 1x of 3 | |
how long do aeroplan point transfers take from amex or chase RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if credit card points transfer instantly to Aeroplan so they can book immediately. | — | faq_page | transferring points to aeroplan | 1x of 3 | |
aeroplan partner booking phone number wait times RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if calling Aeroplan customer service is a faster way to secure the space before it vanishes online. | — | forum/qna | calling aeroplan customer support | 1x of 3 | |
air canada aeroplan partner airlines list ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to view all eligible partner airlines available for booking through the Aeroplan program. | — | web_article | troubleshooting aeroplan partner search… | 1x of 3 | |
can you hold aeroplan award tickets while transferring points RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if Aeroplan allows putting award flights on hold to prevent them from disappearing. | — | web_article | transferring points to aeroplan | 1x of 3 | |
what is united x class award space REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to identify the exact fare class code that equates to economy partner award space on United. | — | glossary/definition | detecting phantom award space | 1x of 3 | |
how to transfer chase UR points to aeroplan instantly PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the transfer time for credit card points to Aeroplan to book the flight immediately. | — | how_to_steps | transferring points to aeroplan | 1x of 3 | |
troubleshooting aeroplan partner flight not showing online REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know what to do when a partner flight shows on United but fails to appear on Aeroplan's website. | — | how_to_steps | troubleshooting aeroplan partner search… | 1x of 3 | |
how to hold aeroplan award ticket while transferring points IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if they can lock in the award seat before transferring points so it doesn't disappear. | — | how_to_steps | transferring points to aeroplan | 1x of 3 | |
aeroplan call center phone number to book partner award REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find contact details to call Aeroplan customer service and have an agent manually book the partner flight. | — | faq_page | calling aeroplan customer support | 1x of 3 | |
aeroplan partner award search not working troubleshooting RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to fix website errors when partner flights fail to load in the search results. | — | faq_page | troubleshooting aeroplan partner search… | 1x of 3 | |
do partner airlines see same united award space RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if different Star Alliance partners access identical inventory buckets on United flights. | — | forum/qna | verifying united saver availability | 1x of 3 | |
calling aeroplan customer service to book partner award flight manually IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if they can call an agent to book a partner flight that is visible online elsewhere. | — | faq_page | calling aeroplan customer support | 1x of 3 | |
aeroplan partner booking fee phone fee policy IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to check extra fees associated with booking partner airlines through Aeroplan. | — | pricing_page | calling aeroplan customer support | 1x of 3 | |
star alliance award space release patterns ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the timing of when partner airlines release award inventory. | — | web_article | star alliance award tools | 1x of 3 | |
aeroplan partner booking fee policy REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to check the partner booking surcharge added to Aeroplan redemptions. | — | pricing_page | calling aeroplan customer support | 1x of 3 | |
expertflyer united award space search guide ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to learn how to use third-party tools like ExpertFlyer to verify specific inventory code availability. | — | how_to_steps | detecting phantom award space | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 935 / 1,487 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 935 / 1,530 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 10 | 10 | — | 935 / 1,308 |