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There are plenty of people who say they have been downgraded using a 241 so I don’t think you can say there is no evidence
That’s not what I said. I said –
There’s no evidence that being on a reward booking is more likely to see you downgraded than a cash fare (both happen).
There is a nuanced difference, as @AndrewT says.
offloading criteria was referenced in a previous thread – https://www.headforpoints.com/forums/topic/amex-241-flight-downgraded-from-club-world-to-wtp-at-checkin/page/4/ – assuming it is genuine (originated from flyertalk), all other things being equal reward tickets are prioritised for offload/downgrade vs cash booking. Though silver and above status is considered ahead of booking class.
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