Originally Posted by Pick2LiteMSP

You may want to just hold on to a bank of WP miles and hope for availability when and if it is needed. Did this with my father during an extended illness. Guess I was in a bit better position as PE and the run was MSP-SEA which is usually good availability.

The bereavement fare was still much higher than the value of the miles. The discount is from a full unrestricted Y or B fare.

Earlier comment was correct -- family emergencies can be pleaded for schedule changes, but not bereavement (need proof sent to NWA).