I have not seen this and have no idea if it is true, but it sounds similar to what appeared here last June (I believe it was June). At that time there was briefly information on the AMEX website about starting to charge $$$ for each transfer from AMEX to a FF program. (I saw this information myself so I know it was there.) The information disappeared in less than a day and AMEX never instituted the charges. Maybe they are bringing it back. InsideFlyer are you following up?