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Oct 10, 2018, 12:53 pm

#520

Stgermainparis

Join Date: Feb 2013

Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by guv1976

On AA, the special redemption rate for flights under 500 miles only applies to nonstop flights. So if your award travel to a reduced-mileage-award destination requires a connection, you will pay 8,750 miles for the one-way, not 6,500 miles.

Okay, thanks. That's helpful. 12500 - 3750 = 8750!