Originally Posted by
WineCountryUA
The reduction was pretty equal for all status levels. Additionally there is far more to status than earning RDMs, so the strategy on status will vary depending on your travel patterns and preferred benefits.
+1
RDMs are nice.. but for me it's E+ (and just as important, companion E+), and lounge access, first.
If RDM earning is your primary value from flying, then put it all with AA for next year!