Originally Posted by
ramalama8
That's exactly what I ended up doing. DFW-LAX is 7500 Avios, so even with the reduced mileage award of 10k, I still came out better using Avios. Those on the East Coast or those that don't live in a hub city may find the 10k awards to work out better for them.
Plus IMHO Avios are worth a whole lot less (and a whole lot easier to earn) than AA miles, so if it was between 12.5K Avios and 10K AA, I may still just redeem the Avios.