Parker: "To try to change the program (to revenue based) right now would be foolish."
Aug 29, 2014, 9:20 am
#166
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Could be he just meant that AA will add spend thresholds for status as DL/UA have done. However, yes, it is very unlikely they will abandon using miles for status as even DL/UA have not yet gone that far.
Aug 29, 2014, 9:22 am
#167
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Aug 29, 2014, 7:15 pm
#168
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If I were a betting man. Doug Parker didn't rule out out. But when he calls it innovative and he is basically aligning the program to other standards - it's coming. I'm hoping miles will still play a role but if I'm sure it will be monetary based.