Originally Posted by
guv1976
This is not new. From the AAdvantage award page:
"AAnytime award levels vary by date and region. There are select dates that require a higher number of miles (in addition to Level 1 and 2 awards). When you search for awards while booking, you’ll see the applicable award level."
Let's keep an eye on the actual topic...different award levels on the
same date for the
same origin-destination cities.