Originally Posted by
ktosayev
It's not guaranteed, it's limited space only. Guaranteed would not be possible because it requires 70K and only 50K can be bought. Nevertheless, for someone who is flexible, a chance of this discount is not bad. But it raises the question:
1) When do you know you can fly or not when you get a limited space ticket?
2) If you don't get to fly, does everything get refunded (miles and tax) or do you just get put on another flight?
The only difference between “limited” and “guaranteed” awards are availability and amount of miles. Limited books into “I” fare bucket, guaranteed is available if anything is open in the J cabin.
Once you are ticketed, even your “limited” seat is yours no matter what. You get to fly.