Originally Posted by guv1976

Are you certain that you were seeing MileSAAver availability on the YYZ-ORD nonstops, as opposed to connections?

Note that because YYZ-ORD is under 500 flown miles, the MileSAAver redemption rate for the nonstops on this route in Economy is 7,500 AAdvantage miles; for the connections, it would still be 12,500.

If you are seeing nonstops offered for any amount of miles other than 7,500 (higher or lower), it is a Web Special award, not a MileSAAver.