Originally Posted by
oliver2002
SENs can pick I/X awards on LH/SN operated flights when D/B is still being sold via the WL. I pick vacation/VFR flights for me and the family at leisure and get them ticketed as awards for the time and dates I want. Being based in MUC that is the biggest advantage as SEN. Others experience: YMMV.
Fees on awards have diminished the redemption benefit for SENs, WL or not. The newly-minted SENs I've met are shocked to see the cost in miles, fees, and artificial taxes involved with LH award flights. Yes, MMV.