Frequent Miler on the Air Will AA devalue now that Citi transfers to AA? | Coffee Break Ep66 | 8-5-25
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Aug 5, 2025 The transfer of Citi points to American Airlines has sparked excitement and concern about potential mile devaluation. The discussion explores whether the influx of points will impact award pricing, given that Citi points aren't easy to collect in bulk. Attention shifts to past adjustments in AA's pricing, particularly in business class awards, revealing discrepancies between listed prices and actual availability. The interplay between point transfers and customer demand raises further questions about securing valuable partner awards.
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Value of AA Miles and Partner Awards
- American Airlines miles are special because of their free cancellations and changes on awards and great partner award pricing.
- Their maintained partner award chart offers excellent value for business and first-class international flights with partners like Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
Citi Points Are Harder To Bulk
- Citi points are harder to earn in large bulk compared to Amex or Chase points due to lack of portals and referral bonuses.
- This limits the potential flood of new American Airlines miles from Citi transfers, reducing devaluation risk.
Dynamic Own Flight Pricing vs Partner Charts
- AA awards on their own flights are dynamically priced and can increase if mile demand rises, leading to higher prices.
- Partner awards have fixed charts unaffected by mile supply, but availability may become more competitive.