Jan 25, 2014, 2:56 pm

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Be sure to check the lengthy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...elections.html and oneworld and Other Airline (Partner) Awards info, rules 2014 on threads, as many members have posted questions - and useful answers - there. See the wiki posts for informative summaries.

Also be aware - AA have reduced capacity and apparently chosen to make MileSAAver flights significantly less available during predicted periods of high demand and high demand flights, undoubtedly keeping seats available for those willing to pay higher fares and use the new tiered AAnytime awards.

Older posts as of 1 Jan 2015 and later may be found in thd archived thread ARCHIVE: MileSAAver / SAAver award reduction discussion post 2015 AAdvantage merger

Older posts may dating from Aug 2011 through the AAdvantage program merger January 2015 be found in the archived thread here.

MileSAAver / SAAver award reduction / scarcity discussion

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Mar 5, 2020, 5:16 pm

#1816

cmtlatitudes

Join Date: Sep 2017

Location: DCA/IAD & BUF

Posts: 1,397

It started last evening, that I noticed. Like wildfire on certain routes, but mostly close in - late May and April.

I'd be happier about it if it didn't feel so much like a fire sale is all. 😐

Mar 5, 2020, 7:18 pm

#1817

dwcatty

Join Date: Mar 2007

Location: AVL

Programs: Hhonors Diamond, Bonvoy LT Plat, TSA vilifier extraordinaire, Once upon a time... US Silver, AA Gold

Posts: 1,310

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJeffrey

Yes, AA offers free 5-day holds on award tickets.

Well, the things you learn on FT! Cool groovy swell. Got two itineraries on hold while we confirm with the kids that this is a 100% match. Thank you!

Whacked the mole, lol.

Mar 5, 2020, 7:28 pm

#1818

pauleeepaul

Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: JFK/LGA

Programs: AA EXP/5 MM, BA Blue Bayou, HH LT Diamond

Posts: 5,827

I ain't getting on a plane any time soon but for S and giggles i looked at EF for award availability JFK-LHR next week. U0 C7 across the board.

Mar 5, 2020, 9:07 pm

#1819

enviroian

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: Wesley Chapel, FL

Programs: American Airlines

Posts: 30,004

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauleeepaul

I ain't getting on a plane any time soon but for S and giggles i looked at EF for award availability JFK-LHR next week. U0 C7 across the board.

lol god forbid Dougie open up a U award

Mar 6, 2020, 7:45 am

#1820

JetAway

Join Date: Jul 2002

Location: Virginia, USA

Posts: 4,508

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmtlatitudes

It started last evening, that I noticed. Like wildfire on certain routes, but mostly close in - late May and April.

I'd be happier about it if it didn't feel so much like a fire sale is all. 😐

No fire sale. Demand has collapsed.