I'll be shocked if AA doesn't at least follow DL and UA. I fully expect introduction of spend thresholds, partner credit card spend thresholds, and new, even higher mileage/points earning based thresholds. I see a strong possibility that AA will "lead the pack" in even deeper devaluation mechanisms relative to all the other carriers. Also expect a deep cut to SWU's. I see 2, maybe 4. (And then try to use them! lol). Only suckers bank RDM's any more.