Originally Posted by
jrl767
a lot of AS FTers have reported getting these emails in the last 6-8 months (if not longer) ... many actually came with an offer of $25 or $35 or $50 to make the switch
a few have accepted the offers, received a similar notification regarding the new flight, and been able to change back to their original flight
and a few of those, like OP, who were going to cancel anyway have been perfectly happy to do so after snapping up both vouchers
This has been offered for a few years already.
My first offer was back in 2024, but I know others having recived offers even prior to 2024.
You can get the nominal credit right away, at least that has been my experience (as in no need to wait until day of travel).