Originally Posted by
HariOm
What about the theory that "I" class availability is a prerequisite for award J to clear?
That is not really a prerequisite. CX may release redemption to a DM even with I0. I fare also varies with POS. A round trip I fare PEK-HKG-SFO-HKG-PEK often costs less than a W fare SFO-HKG-PEK-HKG-SFO. So while the assumption that CX may not release J (U) awards without I availability is often true, it is not always the case.