Originally Posted by
Marlin240
Pretty sure the rules on one-ways outside of NA changed as of Dec. 15, 2015 (along with the devaluation) though I can't find the link right now or the email I received announcing the changes. However, the reward chart says any one-way award requires 50% of the points without specifying any zone restrictions. Also, I just did a dummy booking for one way BCN-MLE in Feb. 2017 and it allowed it with no issue other than it being in Y and loaded with YQ ($234 of the $294 taxes + surcharges!) courtesy of LH.
You're absolutely right. I forgot about that bone they threw us...