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Old May 24, 2012, 9:14 pm
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Originally Posted by Random Flyer
I don't like YQ. Somehow it doesn't quite pass my smell test. Perhaps someday a regulator somewhere significant will ban it, but we seem to be stuck with it for the time being.

Unfortunately, I'd be very surprised if there have not been internal discussions at AA HQ as to whether to introduce the same thing. Perhaps they are just waiting for someone else to make the first move?
I think DL will be the first to permanently implement it. They already played with it once in 2006/7? Tried to charge $50 on domestic redemptions.
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