Apr 8, 2014, 2:44 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
AA Increases AAnytime Award Mileage Costs / Adds Tiers [8 Apr 2014]
AA Award Changes for travel as of June 1, 2014:
http://hub.aa.com/en/nr/pressrelease...light-services
• Explorer Awards (formerly known as oneworld Awards) discontinued (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...pr-2014-a.html)
• AAnytime Awards split into Levels 1, 2, 3
• MilesSAAver Awards remain split into Levels 1 (formerly Off-peak) and Level 2 (formerly Peak)
• Link to Miles tiers and requirements for award travel through May 2014
• Link to Miles tiers and requirements for awards travel as of June 1 2014
AAnytime Award Tiers by Date (note that they vary by regions)
Green = Level 1
Yellow = Level 2
Red = Level 3
CONUS Calendar:
N. America - Hawaii Calendar:
New AAnytime rates, including current Level 3 prices (no more guessing what the * means):
Moderator Note:
We would invite members who are frustrated at this change and interested in venting, or who would like to discuss ways to communicate displeasure to the powers that be, to head to this thread:
Angry about AAdvantage devaluation / vent / what can I do? (April 2014, consolidated)
AA Increases AAnytime Award Mileage Costs / Adds Tiers [8 Apr 2014]
Apr 7, 2014, 8:54 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: LHR
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT
Posts: 584
INTERESTING!
Before May it is 70K as usual, but in June some dates are 85K while others are 65K (those dates with saver availability).
Although I never use AAnytime for international travel, this change is definitely something unacceptable... and AA's award chart hasn't changed.
Before May it is 70K as usual, but in June some dates are 85K while others are 65K (those dates with saver availability).
Although I never use AAnytime for international travel, this change is definitely something unacceptable... and AA's award chart hasn't changed.
Apr 7, 2014, 9:07 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: LAX
Posts: 298
This is across the board in Asia and Europe, with Anytime Business fares more than 3x Saver on certain dates (180,000 miles some dates LAX-LHR). Really good sign of things to come. ^
Edited to add: It also looks like Anytime pricing is gone altogether in the US--at least as of now, once the schedule hits June 1 there's no Anytime space at all showing.
Edited to add: It also looks like Anytime pricing is gone altogether in the US--at least as of now, once the schedule hits June 1 there's no Anytime space at all showing.
Last edited by LAX88; Apr 7, 2014 at 9:35 pm
Apr 7, 2014, 9:14 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA EXP 3MM; LH FT (*A Silver); Marriott Rewards Platinum Elite; Starwood Corporate Preferred
Posts: 782
There is more at work here I think then we see.
It appears they are moving to "variable" or demand-based system. I was checking (as an example) DFW-HKG in early June. In. First (and Business) I am seeing variable awards (in First) for 180k or 210k - depending on the day.
Did the same for DFW-LHR. Multiple rates for the cabin depending on day of week, etc.
Changes are coming....
It appears they are moving to "variable" or demand-based system. I was checking (as an example) DFW-HKG in early June. In. First (and Business) I am seeing variable awards (in First) for 180k or 210k - depending on the day.
Did the same for DFW-LHR. Multiple rates for the cabin depending on day of week, etc.
Changes are coming....
Apr 7, 2014, 9:29 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: NYC/PSP
Programs: AA EXP, A3 Gold
Posts: 4,104
Wow. Not even a warning. Huge 
. Up to an 80% increase in AAnytime awards. Simply speechless.
Data point:
JFK-BCN J AAnytime one-way used to be 100k
Now is either 100k/110k/135/180k depending on the day
. Up to an 80% increase in AAnytime awards. Simply speechless.Data point:
JFK-BCN J AAnytime one-way used to be 100k
Now is either 100k/110k/135/180k depending on the day
Apr 7, 2014, 9:45 pm
#6
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: AAdvantage, Hilton
Posts: 3,191
It is meant to be announced tomorrow. AA did everything in their power to keep it hush hush until they sprang it on us.
AAnytime awards will now be dynamic, meaning we will have to pay a premium on high demand dates/periods, and less on off peak periods.
What is also unannounced as of yet is that International Gateway City Stopovers are also gone.
The new AAdvantage is turning into Dividend Miles in disguise.
AAnytime awards will now be dynamic, meaning we will have to pay a premium on high demand dates/periods, and less on off peak periods.
What is also unannounced as of yet is that International Gateway City Stopovers are also gone.
The new AAdvantage is turning into Dividend Miles in disguise.
Apr 7, 2014, 10:03 pm
#8
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 45
"We are unable to complete your reservation as requested. To continue, please select an alternate flight (s) or call AAdvantage Reservations."
Apr 7, 2014, 10:11 pm
#9
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: BOS
Programs: Marriott LTG, HHonors Diamond, Nat'l Exec
Posts: 3,581
Looking at BOS-ORD and BOS-LAX in July, there are no AAnytime awards displayed at all -- just Economy MileSAAver and Business/First MileSAAver. And no availability for either on several dates. 
Apr 7, 2014, 10:17 pm
#10
Moderator: GLBT travelers, India-based Airlines and India; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Asia
Programs: Yes!
Posts: 15,512
Apr 7, 2014, 10:27 pm
#11
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: AA PLT
Posts: 42
They have posted the new AA Award Chart online but they do not reveal the Anytime Award Level 3 Values.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/disclaimers/f...ward-chart.jsp
http://www.aa.com/i18n/disclaimers/f...ward-chart.jsp
Last edited by Badboy7; Apr 7, 2014 at 10:28 pm Reason: Updated to mention anytime award level 3s not showing
Apr 7, 2014, 10:28 pm
#12
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: used to be PER, now it's nowhere/eveywhere
Programs: QFF NB, AA GLD
Posts: 3,464
Apr 7, 2014, 10:29 pm
#13
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: Kettle Class
Posts: 796
I seem to be able to price out an off-peak HNL-LAX stop LAX-LHR award just fine for 20,000 miles.
Apr 7, 2014, 10:51 pm
#15
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Exploralist, Marriot Silver
Posts: 2,065