Originally Posted by
shgroamer
I think introducing a deeper discount economy fare limiting mileage accrual/upgrade eligibility would be reasonable (not that AA cares what I think is reasonable--but I wouldn't be too upset)....
What would really be upsetting is a major change in award travel redemptions and required amounts (I guess devaluing miles) in addition to the deeper discount fares. That's the biggest draw to AAdvantage for me. Everytime I have to book a work trip, I see it as an investment in my leisure travel ^
There's already been a devaluation in my opinion. There have been numerous occasions where I've tried to redeem an NRT-LAX C class ticket and I hardly see mileage saver awards. You can get it if you go up to anytime awards.
The days where people mileage run to get the EQM and bonus miles....those days are winding down. Look at the trend: BA, QF, QR, and soon CX...it's all about rewarding passengers in the front.
I don't think AA will go tier points. As others have mentioned on here...perhaps raising the bar for EXP to 120K. 100% EQM on Y, B, and a few other sub classes. Everything else would be 50%, 25%, etc.
I'm really interested in what their plans are for earning miles on partner airlines. Those 5 airlines that I've mentioned make it less of an incentive to fly other oneworld airlines. Will AA follow?
On a side note. I thought I'd ask AA if they planned on any changes (not any specific details), to the program on various social media sites. Usually, they are very quick in responding to other questions I've asked, but to this matter they're very quiet.