The fee would be directed particularly, in this context and in example, at someone booking May 1 for July 30, then calling a day or two later for May 5 departure because they did not hold the status to avoid the fee booking less than 21 days out.
Postponing travel from July to September would not be a problem anytime, AFAIK. As another member stated very succinctly, loophole plugged. "Chapter 11 may be the mother of loopholes seeking", said nobody I know.
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AA_EXP09
The fee is only for non elites right?