Originally Posted by
mddolloff
Can someone define Elite Qualifying Segment for me? Is it simply a one way trip or if I have layovers do I get an EQS for each leg of the trip. For instance is DCA-ORD-LAX one or two EQS's?
As a general rule, just count the number of cities you'll be in (ie DCA-ORD-LAX-SEA-YVR = 5), and then subtract 1 to get EQS. In the example above, 5-1=4 EQS. Alternatively, .5 for each take-off and landing works too.
In your example: DCA-ORD-LAX (3) = 2 EQS.