Originally Posted by
lowfareair
Not even an LFBU at the airport/gate? Any reason why your post and the wiki contradict each other?
"One may be offered a LFBU on an award ticket." - The wiki.
The wiki is correct, an elite on an award ticket is eligible for a LFBU last I ever heard. Certainly was the case when the LFBU was introduced, for 100% sure.