Reimbursement rates for partner saver-level awards should be contractual, not subject to market dynamics. However, fuel surcharges, which AS absorbs, may increase the cost to AS. We probably should check with ITAMatrix to see what the increases in fuel surcharges are on the routes we saw significant increases in award prices, but my guess is that it probably wouldn't explain the magnitude of the award price increases. Besides, AS always has the alternative to block those awards that it deems too expensive.