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]
Aug 8, 2015, 3:11 am
#451
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 468
I am sitting on the fence hoping that a availability for a TATL flight will open up in Level 1 (or saver) before I ticket, but I wanted to check my logic, in case people observed different behavior and in case Level 3 was not determined solely by the date as previously communicated.
Thanks!
Aug 8, 2015, 9:59 am
#452
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 6
Mileage changes [award and mileage levels]
I am beginning to plan a trip for next summer (PHL-MCO). As of now, at 12500 miles, the only flight available are with stops. Nonstop flights start at 25K. Is that something that could change or should I plan on using another form of rewards to book the trip?
thanks
thanks
Aug 8, 2015, 10:46 am
#453
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Welcome to FlyerTalk.
There are different levels of award one can find for nonstop (higher demand) and connections (greater inconvenience level, less demand). I'd doubt there'll be greater availability closer to flight time.
If the lower rate becomes available on the nonstop flight, merely changing routing incurs no change fee.
There are different levels of award one can find for nonstop (higher demand) and connections (greater inconvenience level, less demand). I'd doubt there'll be greater availability closer to flight time.
If the lower rate becomes available on the nonstop flight, merely changing routing incurs no change fee.
Aug 8, 2015, 10:34 pm
#454
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 6
"If the lower rate becomes available on the nonstop flight, merely changing routing incurs no change fee." -- are you saying that if I book a flight with stops as long as the departure and arrival locations are the same, i can make a change to the flight? thanks!
Aug 13, 2015, 11:21 am
#455
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 396
Based on some searching, it looks like AA has raised the award prices on some top award pricing.
Top domestic coach awards went from 50,000 to 75,000 one-way (there are some 65,000 too)
Top domestic first class awards went 75,000 to 100,000 one-way (there are some 90,000 too)
Top domestic coach awards went from 50,000 to 75,000 one-way (there are some 65,000 too)
Top domestic first class awards went 75,000 to 100,000 one-way (there are some 90,000 too)
Aug 13, 2015, 1:10 pm
#456
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,904
Based on some searching, it looks like AA has raised the award prices on some top award pricing.
Top domestic coach awards went from 50,000 to 75,000 one-way (there are some 65,000 too)
Top domestic first class awards went 75,000 to 100,000 one-way (there are some 90,000 too)
Top domestic coach awards went from 50,000 to 75,000 one-way (there are some 65,000 too)
Top domestic first class awards went 75,000 to 100,000 one-way (there are some 90,000 too)
Aug 13, 2015, 1:30 pm
#457
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 396
3-cabin first class caps out at 290,000 miles roundtrip.
Aug 13, 2015, 6:39 pm
#459
Join Date: Oct 2010
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt GP Platinum
Posts: 468
Transcon Reward Miles?
Hello, does anyone know how transcon award miles work? I am looking to book anytime miles for Nov 30 JFK-SFO, and the website shows that it is 65k miles one way.
Are transcon routes subject to their own redemption amounts? Where can I find the info for this? Because I do not see any exclusions on AA's award chart.
Thanks.
Are transcon routes subject to their own redemption amounts? Where can I find the info for this? Because I do not see any exclusions on AA's award chart.
Thanks.
Aug 13, 2015, 7:53 pm
#460
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA EXP (2.5MM), Hilton Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,859
Hello, does anyone know how transcon award miles work? I am looking to book anytime miles for Nov 30 JFK-SFO, and the website shows that it is 65k miles one way.
Are transcon routes subject to their own redemption amounts? Where can I find the info for this? Because I do not see any exclusions on AA's award chart.
Thanks.
Are transcon routes subject to their own redemption amounts? Where can I find the info for this? Because I do not see any exclusions on AA's award chart.
Thanks.
From http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/re...ward-chart.jsp
AAnytime award levels vary by date and region. There are select dates that require a higher number of miles (in addition to Level 1 and 2 awards). When you search for awards while booking, you’ll see the applicable award level.
Aug 13, 2015, 8:43 pm
#461
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: in the vicinity of SFO
Programs: AA 2MM (LT-PLT, PPro for this year)
Posts: 19,781
Hello, does anyone know how transcon award miles work? I am looking to book anytime miles for Nov 30 JFK-SFO, and the website shows that it is 65k miles one way.
Are transcon routes subject to their own redemption amounts? Where can I find the info for this? Because I do not see any exclusions on AA's award chart.
Thanks.
Are transcon routes subject to their own redemption amounts? Where can I find the info for this? Because I do not see any exclusions on AA's award chart.
Thanks.
If you can only find AAnytime, well, the new AAnytime awards are all dynamic pricing. 65k miles one way is a bit dear, but it's all capacity/demand based.