Originally Posted by riotblast2

" I actually just called about this, and was told that if the miles were redeemed from my MVPG account, then any changes or cancellation would incur no fees, regardless of whether I was on the itinerary. "

I know that you likely forfeit your taxes. All the benefits from your status follow all award travel. I had a trip with my girlfriend booked to brazil then had to cancel it, even though the award was on a partner airline, I got all the miles back. MVPG and up!