Sounds quite possible there are multiple changes afoot, if PE awards are happening by EOM and OP was told about some change in March.
The introduction of PE awards has me concerned that the opportunity will be seized to increase J prices simultaneously. You know, to “remain competitive” and provide differentiation between the products.
I’m still waiting for the fare-based redemption shoe to drop, but I always figured it’d be Delta first.
Either way, a good reminder for me to burn a fat pile of miles this month.