Originally Posted by aaupgrade

Well it will be interesting to see what, if anything happens in the next few weeks.

For my 3 standard award weeks next January I normally wait to get the e-certificates in hope that AA or UA will come out with a 20% bonus for transferred points. That way I can get 20% bonus on the miles from a Hotel-Air Travel Package. Due to this unsubstantiated rumor, and as insurance against point inflation or an end to Hotel-Air Travel Packages, I am going to cash in points for my reward certificates today, 2 standard 1-week awards and 1 Hotel-Air Travel Package. If Hotel-Air Travel Packages stay around, point inflation doesn't occur, and a 20% bonus comes along I can convert 1 of the other two weeks to a Hotel-Air Travel Package later. Better to be safe than sorry.