"This "good" news is more than canceled out by the fact that they're also upping the mileage requirements for a lot of awards--go here and see section 3.
Some examples (all Saver awards, unless otherwise noted):
Domestic first-class awards will increase from 60,000 to 70,000 miles.
Hawaii coach and first class will increase from 35,000 and 90,000 to 40,000 and 100,000 miles, respectively.
Europe coach and first class will increase from 50,000 and 120,000 to 55,000 and 135,000 miles, respectively.
South Asia coach and first class will increase from 60,000 and 120,000 to 65,000 and 145,000 miles, respectively..."
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