Originally Posted by
canadiancow
It's also only 8k on AC, but in this case, you're paying the extra 17k (or 19.5k) for the protection.
I see the distance based chart you are referring to - looks like it's 55K up to 5,000 miles and then 75K. That is in Business on both legs though, do you happen to know if mixed cabin awards are possible, potentially making that domestic leg cost less in economy?