Originally Posted by
Flyerhandle
What makes this fare, when booked on JL, earn a higher EQD amount, above the base fare amount? If it is triple EQD, and also about triple RDM, then it's worth taking a hit on EQMs, as they are the easiest to accumulate.
Yes, for long-distance segments, using AAVacations or flying a partner (distance-based)
tends to get you better EQD/RDM than flying AA (fare-based). That is indeed the strategy many are taking, and mixing in some AA premium segments as needed to boost the EQM.