Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: LONDON
Programs: CX DM, BA G4L, QR PLT, EK PLT, Hyatt CC, HH DM, SQ SLTRE, BonvoyTit, UK SL, VS Wings, UA, DL, AA
Posts: 1,756
Incorrect - I was trying to book a JFK-FRA-MAA partner award, SQ JFK-FRA and FRA-MAA on LH. JFK-FRA was not available on O, so they offered I, but said I wouldn't get any miles back.
Even the awards chart clearly says a lower class may be applied.