Originally Posted by SAN-man
Actually, it is true, to a degree. If they have to invol people, fare paid is one of the criteria that they (eventually) get down to, and, although it's not stated, I would assume an award ticket is not at the top of the fare paid list.
True, although I've never heard or read about an airline involuntarily bumping someone because they're on an award ticket. IDB is rare anyway.
Another difference is if your flight gets canceled. With a paid ticket, they might reaccomodate you on another airline. With an award ticket, it's note nearly as likely (although it does happen).