昨日ファン限定記事でお知らせしたＡＡ，ＵＳのルール改定の件で、今朝ＡＡからメールが届きました。
| As we integrate our two airlines, our goal is simple: restore American Airlines to its status as the greatest airline in the world. That's why we're taking delivery of two new aircraft every week, have given you access to the world's best network through a codeshare agreement, and now offer the ability to earn and redeem miles on both carriers. As we continue to align our business, we have a few updates to share with you about our new award travel levels and checked bag policies: Redeem for less. Effective today for travel starting June 1, 2014, a one‑way AAnytime award now starts as low as 20,000 miles plus applicable taxes and carrier–imposed fees. Plus we've lowered the minimum number of miles needed for AAnytime awards to popular destinations like Hawaii, the Caribbean and Europe. Our lowest AAnytime mileage levels are available for more than 50% of the year. Don't forget we still offer MileSAAver awards that can be redeemed for as low as 12,500 miles each way, plus applicable taxes and carrier–imposed fees. No blackout dates! Continue to use your miles for any seat on any American Airlines flight using an AAnytime Award. Award levels vary by date and a few select dates throughout the year are now offered at higher mileage levels. For complete information, visit the American Airlines award chart. Checked Baggage — We've also updated our baggage policies, effective for tickets issued on American Airlines flights on or after April 8 and for tickets issued on US Airways flights on or after April 23. For complete information, visit aa.com/baggage. Thank you for flying with us. We appreciate your loyalty and will keep you updated as we continue to build the new American. |
Regards, |
| Suzanne L. Rubin President AAdvantage Loyalty Program |
アワード航空券のルールの改定は先日お話をした通りですが、今回は荷物の無料預入規定がどうなったかということで調べてみました。
日本のサイトからは、4月8日以降も成田発のＡＡ便はエコノミークラスでも2個（1個当たり23キロまで）まで無料と従来通りのようです。
でも、北米～ヨーロッパ路線などは、6月５日までに発券したエコノミークラスの航空券の場合は1個目が無料、2個目が60ドル、6月6日以降発券の航空券の場合は2個目が100ドルと結構な金額で上がっています。 (詳細はこちら）
最近の米系航空会社は予告なしにルールを改定することが多いので困りますよね。
まだＡＡとＵＳはマイレージプログラムが違いますが、これを統一する際にはもっと何かあるんじゃないかとちょっと心配です。
今の経営陣は旧ＵＳ、というか旧ＨＰ（アメリカウエスト）ですから今後また急に何かしでかしたら追ってご報告いたします。