I assume it has more to do with IB then with AA. Having suffered JFK-BCN-ROM, twice last year, and one JFK-MAD, all three times in coach, I do not see myself flying IB ever again if the miles are reduced. J and F still have full points + bonus status. This is similar to QF and CX. And remember, when CP was part of the "fold", discounted Y intra-Canada was worth only 50%.