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Old Apr 30, 2010, 2:31 pm
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judolphin
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: DL GM, WN AL/CP, UA Silver, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
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Originally Posted by Marriott Concierge
Hello all,

We've had a long and successful relationship with American Advantage, but unfortunately could not agree on terms to continue the relationship. As stated in the letters received, June 30th is the last date to earn advantage miles for stays with Marriott Rewards and the last day to convert points to miles.

Members may elect to earn with any of our 30 other airline partner programs or earn points.

Please remember the Delta 60K Promotion and the Summer Promotion which are two great opportunities to earn more miles or points.

Kind regards,

Marie
AA miles are MUCH more valuable than DL or anyone else's as:

1. They are relatively much easier to redeem
2. They count towards lifetime status.

Marie, I know you are just a messenger, but there is NO way to spin this positively.

The loss of AA travel packages just made MR much less valuable.
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