Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Diamond, AA 2.5 MM, United Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,460
They didn't. Certain classes of service (H and, i think, K) don't earn AA miles, but can still earn Hawaiian Miles. I don't know whether that has always been the case, or whether it started later.