Originally Posted by gleff

Here's my concern. European and many Asian programs have had these sorts of charges for awhile. They haven't been a part of US programs. But Delta has started tacking on fuel surcharges to Air France itineraries. Once it takes hold there, it's a matter of time before it spreads to other Skymiles redemptions, and before other US programs copy them.

In other words, we're at a crossroads where -- if there isn't pushback -- we'll see the cost of award redemption from US programs begin to go up dramatically.