Think I found a glitch with lowest refundable fares..
Been searching for a trip to PEK in August (15-23) and I get a base fare of $1286 r/t, different dates from $1113, and Lowest Refundable from $1368.
So I think great, for an extra 100 bucks I can grab a refundable fare. Click it, and it brings up new results, only in Y, for $5153.
Had this happen a few different routes lately but this is the only one ive been able to replicate.