Just tried to book 2 awards using Topbonus LHR-ZRH in May next year to shelf off the last 20k miles we had
Did not yet auto ticket - also did not receive confirmation e-mail on booking yet after 1.5 hours - which is unusual
But can see the bookings in my profile and Amadeus - FLights confirmed but not ticketed
I think the first thing that was blocked is award ticketing on other OW carriers