Originally Posted by mkincaid
If you book for 50k, and "MileSAAver" inventory becomes available later, is there any way to get the extra miles "refunded"? (like shifting to a lower fare)
not directly. you could book a new 25K award, and simply keep the 50K award for later use, since AAnytime awards are free to change [though not free to re-deposit]. the explicit/direct re-deposit exemption only applies when you trade up for a more expensive award.