Aug 25, 2016, 8:41 am
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The active thread is HELP DESK: Earning Elite Qualifying EQD, EQM & Award / RDM AA, Partners 2017
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HISTORICAL INFORMATION: AA announced Award Miles earnings would change "sometime during the second half of 2016", with some implications the changes would come in late 2016 - perhaps even at the beginning of 2017. Later, indications were possibly September 2016, more probably October (see below). On June 6, AA announced the new scheme would take effect 1 Aug 2016.
Suzanne Rubin announced her retirement soon after, and the Award Miles earning scheme was actually introduced 1 August 2016. The changes were announced on 6 June 2016.
Moved from the Wikipost for that thread:
HISTORICAL INFORMATION: AA announced Award Miles earnings would change "sometime during the second half of 2016", with some implications the changes would come in late 2016 - perhaps even at the beginning of 2017. Later, indications were possibly September 2016, more probably October (see below). On June 6, AA announced the new scheme would take effect 1 Aug 2016.
(2 May 2016)
Hi everyone,
This is what I´ve read on a Brazilian blog.
The blogger met Suzane Rubin *link to PDF on the T-Mobile Arena, and posted that she told him that they would not change before September, and probably only in October, with a 1-month notice. (N.B. Suzanne Rubin retired from AA "early summer" 2016.)
I have a booked roundtrip Sao Paulo to Dallas in August, so I hope he is right and this information helps !
I don´t know him, but I follow his blog. You can check it (in Portuguese):
http://www.mestredasmilhas.com/2016/...ards-2016.html
(Reformatted for wiki use.)
Hi everyone,
This is what I´ve read on a Brazilian blog.
The blogger met Suzane Rubin *link to PDF on the T-Mobile Arena, and posted that she told him that they would not change before September, and probably only in October, with a 1-month notice. (N.B. Suzanne Rubin retired from AA "early summer" 2016.)
I have a booked roundtrip Sao Paulo to Dallas in August, so I hope he is right and this information helps !
I don´t know him, but I follow his blog. You can check it (in Portuguese):
http://www.mestredasmilhas.com/2016/...ards-2016.html
(Reformatted for wiki use.)
"Agora vamos às novidades. Tive o privilégio de conversar particularmente com a Suzane Rubin, e a equipe do AAdvantage, e já posso adiantar algumas informações aqui. Eles me confirmaram que a mudança para revenue não irá ocorrer antes de setembro, mas com data provável em Outubro deste ano, e com pelo menos 1 mês de aviso prévio. Também o crédito de pontos será na data do voo, ou seja, se você compra uma passagem agora, e voa somente em dezembro, provavelmente irá receber pontos, e não milhas pela distância voada."
Translated:
Now for the news. I had the privilege to talk particularly with Suzanne Rubin and the AAdvantage team, and I can share some advance information here. It was confirmed to me that the change to revenue (based earning) will not occur before September, but [U]with a probable date in October [U]this year, and with at least one month's notice. Also the credit points will be for the date of the flight, or if you buy a ticket now, and fly only in December, will probably get points, but not (Award / Redeemable) miles by distance flown.
Translated:
Now for the news. I had the privilege to talk particularly with Suzanne Rubin and the AAdvantage team, and I can share some advance information here. It was confirmed to me that the change to revenue (based earning) will not occur before September, but [U]with a probable date in October [U]this year, and with at least one month's notice. Also the credit points will be for the date of the flight, or if you buy a ticket now, and fly only in December, will probably get points, but not (Award / Redeemable) miles by distance flown.
ARCHIVE: Earning AA Award / Redeemable Miles / RDM on AA, partners (obsolete posts)
May 6, 2016, 5:19 pm
#16
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,470
Earning RDM once AA goes revenue based
I know that once AA goes revenue based, earning RDM is a factor of your ticket cost (ranging from x5 to x11, depending on membership tier).
Does this apply only for coach tickets or also for international Business / First tickets?
Does this apply only for coach tickets or also for international Business / First tickets?
May 6, 2016, 5:31 pm
#17
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 44,595
It will apply to all. Would not be very nice if 1st / business was limited based on flown miles rather than fare, since they have a good chance of being well ahead
May 6, 2016, 8:29 pm
#18
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: BA Gold, AA Lifetime Gold 1.8mm, IC Spire Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold et al
Posts: 4,350
May 10, 2016, 4:52 am
#19
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 250
Second half of the year mileage earning changes
I emailed aadvantage asking from what day the changes will be effective and got the following reply:
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Currently, we are not able to provide you with an exact date of when the
change will be in affect. Once we will have the exact date, we will send
out a email to you.
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Am trying to plan some mileage runs before the switch and would like to plan.
Anyone can shed some light? Second half to me sounds like July1?
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Currently, we are not able to provide you with an exact date of when the
change will be in affect. Once we will have the exact date, we will send
out a email to you.
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Am trying to plan some mileage runs before the switch and would like to plan.
Anyone can shed some light? Second half to me sounds like July1?
May 10, 2016, 5:04 am
#20
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: South Park, Metropolis
Programs: AA LT PLT 3MM, Hilton/Marriott/SPG/Club Carlson GLD, IHG PLT
Posts: 4,608
If AA cant provide a definite answer, why do you think that someone here in FT, who is not related to AA, can provide you a better answer. To me, I would try to get the MR prior to the second half of 2016 and hope for the best. It has been announced for some time that mileage earning will change by second half 2016, just don't know exactly when.
May 10, 2016, 5:06 am
#21
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Signatures
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: London, England
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, National Exec, AA EXP Emeritus
Posts: 9,765
I emailed aadvantage asking from what day the changes will be effective and got the following reply:
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Currently, we are not able to provide you with an exact date of when the
change will be in affect. Once we will have the exact date, we will send
out a email to you.
---------------------------------
Am trying to plan some mileage runs before the switch and would like to plan.
Anyone can shed some light? Second half to me sounds like July1?
---------------------------------
Currently, we are not able to provide you with an exact date of when the
change will be in affect. Once we will have the exact date, we will send
out a email to you.
---------------------------------
Am trying to plan some mileage runs before the switch and would like to plan.
Anyone can shed some light? Second half to me sounds like July1?
~Moderator
May 10, 2016, 9:05 am
#22
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: country Western Australia
Programs: QF SG(LTS) - AA LTG(1MM)
Posts: 2,771
I wonder how AA is going to handle the OneWorld "special fares" like xONEx and xGLOBx?
Both AA and partners?
Happy wandering
Fred
Both AA and partners?
Happy wandering
Fred
May 10, 2016, 12:59 pm
#23
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: UA SP, DL SM MM, AS 75K, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond.
Posts: 2,596
Any theories on a flight that is outbound say Sept 28th and returning on Oct 4th, with the changeover date being October 1?
May 10, 2016, 7:52 pm
#24
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Chicago; Shanghai
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum; HHonors Gold; IHG Platinum
Posts: 27
Effect on my mileage accural when AA switches to revenue based earning
AA says it will introduce the revenue-based earning system in the second half of 2016, but what if I have a ticket bought in May with the departure in May and return flight in September. Could it be that my earnings with be mileage based for the departure flight and revenue based in the return flight (since technically there will be a fare breakdown on each lag in the details of the ticket)? What do you guys think will be the most likely result? (Since it's May and there hasn't been any updates from AA yet. Hope it won't just hit overnight like that cancellation of 24hr hold policy...)
May 10, 2016, 8:50 pm
#25
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: US
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 1,753
Yes. Tickets will earn award (redeemable) miles based on whatever earnings formula is in effect at the time of travel.
May 10, 2016, 8:57 pm
#26
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
AA says it will introduce the revenue-based earning system in the second half of 2016, but what if I have a ticket bought in May with the departure in May and return flight in September. Could it be that my earnings with be mileage based for the departure flight and revenue based in the return flight (since technically there will be a fare breakdown on each lag in the details of the ticket)? What do you guys think will be the most likely result? (Since it's May and there hasn't been any updates from AA yet. Hope it won't just hit overnight like that cancellation of 24hr hold policy...)
This is why we recommend searching prior to posting: the information sought is often already at hand.
May 12, 2016, 5:45 pm
#27
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: LAS/DXB
Programs: LH HON
Posts: 1,193
I've been in touch with AAdvantage team as I have not received elite milage bonus for a OW partner flight this month. I've received a surprising answer:
Could this be a foreseeable step in regards to the RDM overhaul that is going to happen?
We are sorry but effective February 25, 2016, flights on SriLankan
Airlines no longer earn elite bonus miles.
Airlines no longer earn elite bonus miles.
May 12, 2016, 9:41 pm
#28
Suspended
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 157
When does revenue based mile accural start?
Been searching here and other places online but no answer seen.
When do flights start being credited based on fare paid? I want to book for mid July but I will try to avoid the new system as long as possible by flying on other airlines.
When will it start?
When do flights start being credited based on fare paid? I want to book for mid July but I will try to avoid the new system as long as possible by flying on other airlines.
When will it start?
May 12, 2016, 9:43 pm
#29
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,417
It has not been announced.
Merging with existing discussion on new mileage earning scheme. /Moderator
Merging with existing discussion on new mileage earning scheme. /Moderator
May 17, 2016, 9:39 am
#30
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: UA SP, DL SM MM, AS 75K, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond.
Posts: 2,596
Bumping this up, any new info out there???? Thinking I'll book one last trip to Bangkok in August, but want to make sure it's good to go.