Originally Posted by
uncertaintraveler
If you are flying on a RR, SW should "reward" you for your patronage, above and beyond the free seat-restricted flight. To me, passengers flying on a RR should get an automatic "A," every time.
You incorrectly believe the person
flying on an award ticket is also the person who
earned the ticket. In my personal experience that is not true, and I believe that is not true for most award earners, especially those at or near CP-earning levels.
Edited to add one more thought: You already receive a reward for your patronage -- your award ticket.