USA/Canada Reward Levels Increase from August 1st

[serfty]

Just received an Email from DM:

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Using your miles

As we work toward a combined program, for travel booked from August 1, 2014 and beyond, we are raising redemption levels for round-trip travel on medium and high awards between the continental U.S. and Canada. We're also raising the redemption levels for First Class awards on three-class service within and between the continental U.S. and Canada on oneworld[SUP]®[/SUP] and partner flights. For complete information, visit the Dividend Miles award travel page.

Can't see any other changes advertised.

 

[markis10]

Importantly, no merger of the program's until next year:

We plan to bring current Dividend Miles accounts into the AAdvantage® program in 2015. That means we will combine your award mileage balances, your million mile balances and your elite-qualifying activity from both programs.

 

[PLC]

Has redemption to South and Central Asia ticked up a little? It's the same as North Asia (70/90/120) and I seem to remember it being slightly less.

 

[markis10]

Has redemption to South and Central Asia ticked up a little? It's the same as North Asia (70/90/120) and I seem to remember it being slightly less.

No change lately that I am aware of.

 

[NM]

And the ability for AAdvantage elite members to upgrade on certain US flights when on-line check-in opens 24 hours before scheduled departure (subject to availability and first-come-first-served basis).

 

[a330j]

The thin end of the wedge, me thinks

 

[Glider_]

USDM - AA Merger update

Received this email this morning from USDM:

We promised to keep you updated during our integration journey and want to take this opportunity to bring you the latest news. We're combining our airlines and doing this with you in mind. In January, we brought you the first merger benefits – the ability to earn and redeem miles with American. Here's more on what's ahead. Loyalty program integration We plan to bring current Dividend Miles accounts into the AAdvantage[SUP]®[/SUP] program in 2015. That means we will combine your award mileage balances, your million mile balances and your elite-qualifying activity from both programs. In the meantime, continue to book travel and earn miles as you normally would. We will follow up with you when we begin the process of integrating accounts, but rest assured your miles and elite status are safe as we work to combine the two programs. Using your miles As we work toward a combined program, for travel booked from August 1, 2014 and beyond, we are raising redemption levels for round-trip travel on medium and high awards between the continental U.S. and Canada. We're also raising the redemption levels for First Class awards on three-class service within and between the continental U.S. and Canada on oneworld[SUP]®[/SUP] and partner flights. For complete information, visit the Dividend Miles award travel page. New routes and aircraft We're excited to announce that all flights scheduled between New York's John F. Kennedy Airport and Los Angeles and San Francisco are flying on American's new A321 Transcontinental aircraft – delivering the only three-class service coast-to-coast. And, we're continuing to expand our global network with new service from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Shanghai and Hong Kong beginning June 11, 2014. Other updates In preparation for the busy summer travel season, be sure to review our carry-on baggage policy, where you will see new items on the approved list. As we continue down the path of integration, we hope you're taking advantage of these benefits. We'll continue to keep you informed as we make progress and encourage you to check usairways.com/arriving for updates. Thank you for flying with us.

Regards,

Suzanne L. Rubin President AAdvantage Loyalty Program