No excuse this year not to be EXP
3/12 months systemwide DEQM. Certain markets will be DEQM/TEQM for 8/12 months.
AATHX is still a little weak compared to the opportunities in January - June, so I'm glad I have the luxury of sitting this one out... Earlier I was able to get double RDM, triple EQM/RDM on certain routes, and fares were much lower too.
The competition for SWU's was going to be tough, and will exacerbate it, so plan accordingly. If you give one to your mom flying to China without status, good luck clearing. If you are EXP, you should be okay if you book a couple months out, but no guarantees with "special" J fares barely above $1000 o/w.