Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Still going through ORD security when boarding has already started
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, HH Gold, Bonvoy Gold, IHG Plat, Hyatt Disco, Reno Air MEGA Platinum
Posts: 10,293
I believe if you book a Standard award (as opposed to a Saver award) the flight will come out of "Y" inventory, so perhaps that is what you are seeing. Either way, you should NOT earn miles.