I'm a United Premiere Executive. I'm trying to book a *A flight from Los Angeles to Beirut, Lebanon.

bmi offers an attractive Business Class fare. There are four segments to the round trip:

• Two segments are regular bmi flights.
• One segment is Air New Zealand (a *A member).
• BUT...
• The fourth segment is operated by Virgin Atlantic, who aren't *A members.

So, will I get *A credit for the Virgin leg?

Thanks in advance for any help...