AS' reply to my initial inquiry of FT questions is below. If the community thinks of anything else, feel free to let me know.
Is "1 mile flown = 1 status point" only for tickets booked on AS.com?Status point earn matches base points + class of service bonuses earned on flights. Booking channel doesn’t matter; you earn the same on AS and HA flights no matter where booked.
For miles based earn bought on partners through Alaska.com/App, will there still be a status point multiplier? If so is it staying the same?No. After choice earn is launched, the “distance” option will represent the actual distance flown with no class of service multipliers or minimum miles. Members that often book the premium cabins which today have class of service bonuses will likely want to choose the revenue based earn option.
Is there going to be an elite tier based status point multiplier (above 5 points per $) for those with higher Atmos status?Yes. Status bonuses remain unchanged from today (Silver at 25%, Gold 50%, Platinum 100% and Titanium 150%), and will apply across whichever earn option the member selects.
Will there still be a 500 mile minimum on miles based earn?No. Post-choice, distance will represent the actual flown miles only; no class of service or minimum miles.
Will HA upgrade certs and AS GGU’s both turn into upgrade certificates (mostly answered but some people are still asking)?Yes.
Will multiple upgrade certificates be needed for long-haul flights or flights above a certain distance band?Upgrade certificates used on Hawaiian operated flights will follow the same pricing as today, including needing two for flights >3,500 miles. There will be more details to come for Alaska operated longhaul flights.
Did AS remove the ability to purchase an unlimited number of RDM (points) for elites?No.