Originally Posted by
oswaldjacoby
thanks---i wont be buying a fare class eligible for upgrade, so not really a consideration. Most important thing is that I want E+. would also be nice to have this count for 500 milers and towards elite status, lifetime miles, but those issues are less important.
On UA metal, you will always get EQMs, e500 and BIS credit if you are posting the miles to MP, regardless of who sold you the ticket. (Of course except for ineligible booking codes i.e. priceline or award.)