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Apr 11, 2013, 10:15 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewC

Hi. I've read through the FAQ and this thread and can't seem to find the answer to my question

My wife flew LHR-ORD a couple weeks ago and took the LFBU offer of $500 from Y to J at online checkin. Looking at her mileage account she's only been credited the EQP for her original Y fare basis. Is that correct? Seems to me that a paid (albeit discounted) upgrade to J should qualify for J EQPs

She's doing a Plat challenge, and getting the J EQPs would put her over the line without another trip!

AA is correct. For EQP, EQM, etc.. LFBUs are treated like SWUs, 500 mile stickers, etc.. you earn based on the original fare ticketed, not the upgrade.