The following was sitting in the back of my head, that's all

Eligible American Airlines/American Eagle Fare Classes*


Mileage Accrual Percentage
First Class A, F, P 100% + 50% bonus
Business Class D, I, J 100% + 25% bonus
Full Fare Economy Class Y, B 100%
Discount Economy Class H, K, M, L, W, V 100%
Deep Discount Economy Class G, Q**, N, O**, S 100%

along with

Qualifying Points per Mile Earned on
American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection

Booking Class Points Per Qualifying Mile Flown
First Class A, F, P 1.50


As I said, it was just wishful thinking - that was now confirmed. One can always dream a bit.