Originally Posted by
flyingnosh
If I multiply my year-to-date PQD with the multiplier for my status, I get only 78% of the RDM that I actually earned so far this year. In other words, I'll be earning 22% less for the same amount of flying. Coupled with the recent 18% price increase for a standard TATL award, this means that my 2015 miles will be worth 40% less than my 2013 miles??
Yes - miles have been and will be an inflationary currency. Earning less under the new program is the intended result for a 15 cpm flyer like yourself.