Originally Posted by
joer1212
No, but like I said to eternaltransit, if the DXB-CAI segment had suites, it would likely not have been included as the second leg of an Alaska mile saver award. I would likely have been downgraded to J on my second leg. (Maybe you know something I don't, but I've never been able to score all segments in a flagship product on a mile saver award)
I doubt it's that they specifically have an algorithm to prevent booking all flagship on partner redemptions. It's more likely a matter of limited availability or simply your routes. I'm pretty sure which specific seat variation is on the aircraft doesn't affect or into EKs availability.